Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 13.25 x 16, May 20, 1847. President Polk appoints Creed T. Huddlestone a “Captain in the Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Polk and countersigned by Secretary of War William Marcy. Nicely double-suede-matted and framed to an overall size of 22.5 x 25.5. Intersecting folds, two passing through single letters of signature, a uniform shade of toning, some light mirroring of ink from folding, and some mild ripples, otherwise very good condition. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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