DS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 17 x 14, June 14, 1878. President Hayes appoints Joseph Cooke to the position of Postmaster at Waynseburg, Pennsylvania. Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Hayes, and countersigned by Postmaster General D. M. Key. In very good condition, with tape repairs to separation along bisecting vertical fold, previous storage folds, scattered toning and soiling and intact gold seal and ribbon. R&R COA.