Partly printed DS, signed “Franklin Pierce” as president and “Jeffer. Davis” as secretary of war, one page on vellum trimmed in size to 13.25 x 16.5, April 30, 1856. An appointment for Charles R. Woods as first lieutenant in the Ninth Regiment of Infantry. In good to very good condition, with trimming as noted, intersecting folds (vertical fold to “F”), wrinkling, and scattered soiling and staining (touching “Franklin”). The signatures are otherwise clear. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
