Partly-printed DS as president, signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 13 x 16, February 20, 1840. President Van Buren appoints Benjamin H. Arthur to the position of “Second Lieutenant in the First Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Van Buren, and countersigned by Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett (for whom the popular Christmas flower was named). Triple matted and framed to an overall size of 21.5 x 24.5. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, light rippling, lightly affecting signature, Van Buren’s first initial a couple shades light, and a uniform shade of mild toning. The white seal is intact and fairly crisp. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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