DS, one page, 8 x 10, November 8, 1856. A Treasury appointment. In full, 'David W. Mahon is hereby appointed to discharge the duties of First Auditor of the Treasury, during the temporary absence of Thomas L. Smith Esquire, from Washington.' In fine condition, with a bit of light toning, expected folds and some faint traces of text from another document at bottom. COA John Reznikoff/University Archives and RRAuction COA.
