Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 19 x 15.5, August 12, 1856. President Pierce appoints Samuel Babcock as “Collector of the Customs for the District of Middletown in the State of Connecticut.” Neatly signed at the conclusion by Pierce and countersigned by Secretary of the Treasury James Guthrie. White paper seal affixed to lower left remains crisp and fully intact. Intersecting folds and some foxing and toning to borders, otherwise fine condition. Pierce signed this shortly after being abandoned by his party, who just two months prior had nominated James Buchanan to run as the Democratic candidate for president in the 1856 election. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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