Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 16.75 x 11, August 12, 1865. President Johnson appoints Moses F. Odell a “Naval Officer for the District of New York in the State of New York.” Signed at the conclusion by Johnson and countersigned by Secretary of the Treasury Hugh McCullah. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, light pencil remnants along bottom edge, and a touch of mild toning. Shortly after signing this commission, Johnson issued a proclamation that lifted all restrictions on southern ports and took effect on September 1, 1865. Naval commissions signed by President Johnson are considered scarce. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA.
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