Partly-printed vellum DS, signed "James K. Polk" as president and "James Buchanan" as secretary of state, one page, 19.5 x 14.5, February 27, 1847. President Polk appoints Southy Grinalds, of Virginia, as "Consul of the United States of America for Puerto Cabello, in the Republic of Venezuela." Signed at the conclusion by both Polk and Buchanan. White paper seal remains affixed to lower left corner. In very good condition, with overall toning and soiling; all of the writing is light, but the two signatures are a bit darker and completely legible.
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