Choice partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.25, January 21, 1884. President Arthur appoints Horace E. Frick “to the grade of Passed Assistant Engineer, with the relative rank of Lieutenant, (Junior grade)…in the service of the United States.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Arthur and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy William E. Chandler. The blue seal affixed at the bottom remains fully intact. In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
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