DS as president, one page, 14.25 x 11.5, October 26, 1859. President Buchanan appoints Roberto Guilherme dos Santos to the post of Vice Consul of Portugal, stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. Framed to an overall size of 17 x 13. In very good condition, with vertical strip of toning from tape remnants over a total separation, affecting only opening stroke of signature, worn, but intact seal and scattered light toning. RRAuction COA.
