Partly printed DS, signed “Franklin Pierce” as president and “Jeffer. Davis” as secretary of war, one page on vellum trimmed in size to 13.25 x 16.5, April 30, 1856. An appointment for Charles R. Woods as first lieutenant in the Ninth Regiment of Infantry. In good to very good condition, with trimming as noted, intersecting folds, a vertical fold to first letter of Pierce’s signature, wrinkling, and scattered moderate soiling and staining (touching “Franklin”). Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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