Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 16 x 10, September 29, 1824. President Monroe appoints William Duncan as "Second Lieutenant Artillery 2nd Legion 1st Brigade of the Militia, of the District of Columbia." Neatly signed at the conclusion by Monroe, and countersigned by Secretary of War John C. Calhoun. Lower left corner features a War Office blindstamp. In very good to fine condition, with a few small areas of dampstaining, and splitting to the intersecting folds (some of which is repaired with archival tape on the reverse). In spite of its flaws, this remains a coveted early presidentially signed military commission, with the addition of the important statesman John C. Calhoun enhancing this document even further.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$75.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
