Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 20 x 14, April 1, 1895. President Cleveland appoints Rufus E. Bean “Postmaster at Franklin, in the County of Merrimack, State of New Hampshire.” Signed at the conclusion by Cleveland and countersigned by Postmaster General William Wilson. In very good condition, with vertical bends and creases (a couple lightly passing through portions of signature), scattered toning and foxing, and dampstaining along bottom edge, which could be matted out. The gold foil seal is worn and toned, but intact, and retains its blue ribbon. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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