Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, January 29, 1868. President Johnson directs the secretary of state to affix “the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the arrest of Richard Wetzki.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by Johnson. Light toning, a tear to the top edge, and expected document wear, otherwise fine condition. Wetzki was charged with forgery and embezzlement in Prussia, with this arrest warrant coming after an extradition request. As Johnson favored a stamp due to an injured hand, his signed presidential documents are quite scarce. A sought-after autograph with an unusually intriguing past. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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