DS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 8 x 10, May 24, 1878. President Hayes instructs the Secretary of State to affix the United States seal to “a warrant authorizing Seth Sterling to take into custody Francis Kane, a fugitive from justice of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Hayes. Light overall toning, a block of slightly darker toning to top left and a small pencil notation, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
