Ink endorsement signature, as president, “Andrew Johnson,” on an Executive envelope dated at the top, May 4, 1866. Endorsement relates to a cavalry appointment for M. W. Keogh, and reads, in part: “Recommended for apptmt. in Reg. Cavalry, respectfully referred to the Honorable, the Secretary of War. Let this officer be appointed 2nd Lt. in one of the Regular Cavalry regiments,” and signed underneath by Johnson. Envelope also bears a pencil endorsement from Edwin Stanton, signed “EMS.” In fine condition, with expected light soiling and handling wear. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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