Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 11 x 17, March 16, 1857. Buchanan appoints Edward P. McCrea as “a Lieutenant in the Navy.” Orange seal affixed to bottom remains fully intact. In good to very good condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), overall foxing, toning, and soiling, and significant paper loss to left side due to trimming and a tear. Accompanied by 13 letters, documents, and slips, each signed by a member of his cabinet. Signers are: John A. Dix, Horatio King, John B. Floyd, Jeremiah S. Black (2), Lewis Cass, Jacob Thompson, Philip Francis Thomas, Aaron V. Brown, Isaac Toucey, Joseph Holt, Howell Cobb, and John C. Breckinridge. RR Auction COA.
