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As Secretary of War and US Army Adjutant General, they sign the appointment of a Colonel in the Quartermaster Corps. The space for a Presidential signature is blank. President Wilson was barely functioning following his stroke of October 1919, his condition concealed from the public, and even from the Vice President and Cabinet.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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JAMES BARBOUR Announcing the President's military appointment of the recipient. Partly Printed LS: "James Barbour" as J.Q. Adams' Secretary of War, 1p, 8x9¾. War Department, 1825 July 6. To Captain Charles Cruihshank, 1s Legion 1s Brigade, Militia, D.C.Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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SIMON B. BUCKNER. Partly Printed DS: "S.B. Buckner" as Governor of Kentucky, 1p, 11x16. Frankfort, 1888 March 10. Appointment of Chas. F. Exum as Notary Public in Franklin County. Buckner was commissioned Brigadier General in the Confederate Army September 1861.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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ALEXANDER H. BULLOCK Signed gubernatorial appointment (22x17) of a Justice of the Peace for Suffolk County, Massachusetts, accompanied by a cabinet card photo of him Civil Appointment signed: "Alex H. Bullock" as Governor, 11x17 folded, 22x17 opened flat.Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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SIMON CAMERON In the first months of war, War Secretary informs soldier of his appointment by President Lincoln. Partly Printed LS: "Simon Cameron" as Lincoln's Secretary of War, 1p, 8x10. War Department,Washington, 1861 September 19. To Henry W. Smith.Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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DeWITT CLINTON. Civil Appointment signed: "DeWitt Clinton" as Governor, 1p, 13¼x10. Albany, New York, 1821 March 1. Partly printed document appointing Estes Howe, James L'Ammoureux, Jesse Buel and John McCarty to be Judges of the Court of Common Pleas.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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DeWITT CLINTON. Civil Appointment signed: "DeWitt Clinton" as Governor, 1p, 15½x9¾. Albany, New York, 1822 March 21. Partly printed document appointing Thomas Howland and Russell Burt of Northumberland as Justices of the Peace for Saratoga County.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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DEWITT CLINTON, CO-SIGNED BY: ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL 1819 civil appointment for a public notary signed by Clinton when he was Governor of New York Civil appointment signed "Dewitt Clinton" by Clinton and "Arch. Campbell Dep." By Campbell.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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DEWITT CLINTON Military appointment to the New York militia signed in 1822 by Clinton as Governnor Military appointment signed "Dewitt Clinton". 1 page, 15¼x9½ (unfolded), with raised round stamp "Excelsior" in paper on left. April 4, 1822. Plain certificate appointed Prosper M.Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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DeWITT CLINTON Appointment of a Surgeon's Mate in the New York State Infantry. Partly Printed DS: "DeWitt Clinton" as Governor of New York, 1p, 15½x9¾. Albany, 1819 March 27. Countersigned: "J.V.N.Yates" as Secretary of State. In part: "To George V.Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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CHARLES M. CONRAD. Partly Printed DS: "C.M. Conrad" as Fillmore's Secretary of War, 1p, 93/4x73/4, blue paper. War Office, 1853 January 22.In full:"ThePresident of the United States having been pleased to appoint Herbert A.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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JAMES C. DOBBIN As Secretary of the Navy, he forwards a commission to a Lieutenant (later Rear Admiral) John C. Febinger. Naval Appointment signed: "J. C. Dobbin" as Secretary of the Navy, 1 page, 8x10. Navy Department, 1853 May 19. To Lt. John C.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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JAMES C. DOBBIN Signed letter as Navy Secretary, appointing a Captain in the Navy, dated October 8, 1855 Naval Appointment Signed: "J. C. Dobbin", in black ink, 1 page, 8x10. October 8, 1855. Navy Department.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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JAMES A. GARY As US Postmaster General (1897), he signs the appointment of a postmaster for Chester, Vermont. Civil Appointment signed: "Jas. A. Gary", 21x16. Washington, D.C., 1897 October 1. Gold seal of the US Post Office affixed in lower left corner.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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JAMES A. GARY. Partly Printed DS: "Jas. A. Gary" as Postmaster General, 1p, 20x16. Washington City, 1897 November 15. Commission of William C. Saunders as Postmaster of Waterford, New London County, Connecticut. Gary served as McKinley's Postmaster General from 1897-1898. Gold seal at lower left.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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JOHN HANCOCK and JOHN AVERY, JR. As Massachusetts Governor and Secretary of State, both sign a manuscript document appointing Superior Court Justice David Sewall to the Commonwealth's Supreme Court (1781). Ornate Manuscript DS: "John Hancock" as Governor of Massachusetts, 1 page, 21¾x13. On vellum.Sale Price $9,562.50
$11,250.00
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AVERELL HARRIMAN, AS GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK, APPOINTS FUTURE U.S. SENATOR DANIEL P. MOYNIHAN TO HIS FIRST GOVERNMENT POST AVERELL HARRIMAN and CARMINE G. DeSAPIO. Partly Printed Civil Appointment signed: "Averell Harriman" as Governor and "Carmine G.Sale Price $459.00
$540.00
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AVERELL HARRIMAN and CARMINE DeSAPIO. Partly Printed DS: "Averell Harriman" as Governor of New Yorkand "Carmine G. DeSapio" as Secretary of State, 1p, 17½x15, mounted to a board of same size. Albany, New York, 1956 December 20.Appointment of Daniel P.Sale Price $459.00
$540.00
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CHARLES EVANS HUGHES Charles Evans Hughes signs a scarce document signed with his full name to appoint William Oscar Jones to represent the U. S. in Konigsberg, Germany. Partly Printed Document Signed: "Charles Evans Hughes" as Coolidge's Secretary of State, 1p, 17x14. Washington, 1924 May 5.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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CHARLES EVANS HUGHES Charles Evans Hughes signs a scarce document signed with his full name to appoint Charles L. DeVault. Partly Printed Document Signed: "Charles Evans Hughes" as Coolidge's Secretary of State, 1p, 17x14. Washington, 1924 May 10. Certification of Charles L.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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CHARLES EVANS HUGHES Charles Evans Hughes signs a scarce document signed with his full name to appoint William Oscar Jones of Pennsylvania to represent the U. S. in Konigsberg, Germany. Partly Printed Document Signed: "Charles Evans Hughes" as Coolidge's Secretary of State, 1p, 17x14.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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CHARLES EVANS HUGHES Charles Evans Hughes signs a scarce document signed with his full name to appoint William Oscar Jones to represent the U. S. in Danzig. Partly Printed Document Signed: "Charles Evans Hughes" as Coolidge's Secretary of State, 1p, 17x14. Washington, 1923 November 19.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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WILLIAM M. INGRAHAM and HENRY P. McCAIN Assistant Secretary of War Ingraham, and Adjutant General McCain, sign the 11x14 war-dated promotion of Stuart Heintzelman to Lieutenant Colonel. Military Appointment signed: "William M. Ingraham" as Assistant Secretary of War, "H. P.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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The California Governor, Teddy Roosevelt's running mate 3 years before; and the longest serving Secretary of State appoint a Trustee of the California School for Girls. (A 17½x11¼ document).Sale Price $306.00
$340.00
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FRANK KNOX As Secretary of the Navy, he appoints a physicist as a commander in the Naval Reserve. Partly Printed Document Signed: "Frank Knox" as FDR's Secretary of the Navy, 1p, 8x10½. Washington, 1941 March 29. Appointment of Louis William McKehan as a Commander in the Naval Reserve.Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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HENRY LAURENS and CHARLES THOMSON. Partly Printed DS: "Henry Laurens" as President of the Continental Congress and "Chas Thomson Secy", 1p, 13½x8¼. No place, but Philadelphia, no date, but circa 1777-1778.Sale Price $2,337.50
$2,750.00
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LEVI LINCOLN As Governor of Massachusetts, he appoints a lieutenant in the State militia. Military Appointment signed: "Levi Lincoln" as Governor and Commander in Chief of Massachusetts, 1 page, 15½x9¾. [Boston], 1830 September 23.Countersigned: "Edward D.Sale Price $396.00
$440.00
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EDWARD LIVINGSTON Appointment of a Justice of the Peace on the day of Jackson's inauguration. Partly Printed DS: "Edw Livingston" as Jackson's Secretary of State, 1p, 8x9¾. Washington, 1833 March 4.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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EDWARD LIVINGSTON. Partly printed DS: "Edw Livingston" as Jackson's Secretary of State, 1p, 8x10. Washington, 1831 October 7.In full: "I certify, That John N.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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GEORGE B. McCLELLAN As Governor of New Jersey (1879), he signs the appointment of a Fish Warden, also signed by longtime Secretary of State Henry C. Kelsey. Civil Appointment signed: "George McClellan" as Governor, 17x14 with red-pencil line corrections. Also signed "Henry C.Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
