Partly-printed DS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 7.5 x 10, May 19, 1877. Hayes orders the secretary of state “to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the pardon of Robert Burroughs.” Nicely matted and framed with a portrait of Hayes and a gold-inlaid, sterling silver portrait plate issued in a limited edition by the Franklin Mint in the early-to-mid 1970s and a well-done copy of the front of the letter to an overall size of 33.75 x 18.5. A block of toning to top left and a pencil notation along bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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