Partly-printed DS as president, signed “Chester A. Arthur,” one page, 15.75 x 19.75, March 2, 1885. President Arthur appoints George P. Bradley a “Surgeon with the relative rank of Lieutenant.” Signed at the conclusion by Arthur and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy William E. Chandler. Blue seal affixed to the lower portion remains partially intact with overall creases and wear. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), and subtle foxing to the upper portion of document. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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