Uncommon partly-printed DS, signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, 16 x 10, October 1, 1876. Garfield appoints Walter Thorne as “Aid de Camp on Staff general Commanding 1st Division Department N. Y. with the rank of Major.” Signed at the conclusion by Garfield as commander-in-chief, and countersigned by Drake DeKay as adjutant general. Gold seal affixed to lower left remains intact. In very good to fine condition, with small split along vertical fold, and scattered seal-related staining, heaviest to lower left quadrant. Accompanied by an unsigned engraving. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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