Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14 x 17, July 1, 1834. President Jackson grants a military promotion. In part: “I do hereby confer on Capt’n Thomas Staniford of the Army…the rank of Major by Brevet…for faithful service ten years in one grade.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Jackson and countersigned by Secretary of War Lewis Cass. White paper seal affixed to left side remains fully intact. Affixed at top edge to an off-white sheet. In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature) and uniform toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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