Partly-printed vellum DS, one page, 14.5 x 18, August 10, 1852. President Fillmore appoints Peter T. Swaine as “Brevet Second Lieutenant in the First Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by President Fillmore and countersigned by Secretary of War Charles Magill Conrad. The white paper War Office seal affixed to the upper left remains crisply embossed and fully intact. Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a first letter of Fillmore’s signature), moderate uniform toning, and overall writing and signatures a bit faded but entirely legible, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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