Uncommon partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14.5 x 17, December 18, 1846. President Polk appoints George M. Lauman as "Assistant Quartermaster with the rank of Captain (under the Act of June 18, 1846) in the service of the United States." Signed at the conclusion by President Polk and countersigned by Secretary or War William L. Marcy. In very good to fine condition, with light overall soiling and light skipping to the signatures.
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