Partly printed DS, signed “R. B. Hayes” as governor, one page, 13.75 x 17, April 12, 1870. An appointment for M. L. Blake as justice of the peace for Rome Township, Ohio. In good to very good condition, with intersecting folds (vertical fold through signature; partial separations elsewhere with reinforcement to reverse), faint offsetting and show-through from printed text on reverse, and light scattered toning, soiling, and wrinkling. The signature is dark and otherwise unaffected. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
