Partly-printed vellum DS, one page, 15.75 x 19.5, January 5, 1875. President Grant appoints Peter T. Swaine as “Lieutenant Colonel of the Fifteenth Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States.” Neatly signed at the conclusion by President Grant and countersigned by Secretary of War William W. Belknap. The blue War Office seal affixed to the upper left remains crisp and fully intact. Heavy intersecting storage folds and light scattered toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. An attractive and desirable presidential military appointment. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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