Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14.25 x 17.25, March 25, 1875. President Grant appoints John H. Calef as a “Captain in the Second Regiment of Artillery in the service of the United States.” Signed neatly at the conclusion by U. S. Grant and countersigned by Secretary of War William W. Belknap. The crisp original gold foil seal remains affixed to the upper left. Handsomely matted and framed with a portrait and engraved plate to an overall size of 30 x 26. In fine condition, with a couple of small stains, and loss to the upper left corner.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$100.00
*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.
