Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Th: Jefferson,” one page, 13 x 8, July 4, 1805. President Jefferson appoints John B. Nicolson to be “a Midshipman in the Navy of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Jefferson and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Robert Smith. In good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, skipping to Jefferson’s signature which is fairly light, but still legible, scattered toning and foxing, and a couple of pencil notations. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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