War-dated partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13.5 x 17.5, June 27, 1846. President Polk appoints Henry M. Vandeven as “Assistant Quarter Master with the rank of Captain.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Polk and countersigned by Secretary of War William L. Marcy. The white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains fully intact and exceptionally crisp. Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), scattered soiling, and show-through to the signature area from mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Polk is remembered for leading the nation to a sweeping victory in the Mexican-American War, which gave the United States most of its present land in the southwest. Congress declared war on May 13, 1846, with this appointment coming the next month. A highly desirable military appointment from a defining period of Polk’s administration. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA.
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