Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 16.5 x 13, August 4, 1874. President Grant appoints Thomas Coggeshall “Postmaster at Newport, in the County of Newport, State of Rhode Island.” Signed at the conclusion by Grant and countersigned by Postmaster General Marshall Jewell. Matted and framed to an overall size of 20.75 x 17.25. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, with a horizontal fold passing through signature, uniform toning, with a slightly heavier circular area of toning to right side from seal, as well as a few heavier spots to bottom edge. The red seal is crisp and intact. Coggeshall spent 53 continuous years serving as an assistant postmaster or postmaster in Newport and New Bedford. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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