Partly engraved DS as President, one page, 15 x 11.5, January 18, 1861. An appointment for Henry S. Miller of New York as Consul at the Port of Hamburg. Countersigned by J. S. Black as Secretary of State. The document bears an embossed seal at lower left. Matted ad framed with an engraving to an overall size of 31 x 18.75. Vertical folds (one to last name) and a few light wrinkles, otherwise fine, clean condition. JSA/John Reznikoff Auction LOA and RRAuction COA. Oversized.
