Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 16 x 20, July 22, 1869. President Grant appoints John W. Hawley as an "Ensign in the Navy." Signed at the conclusion by Grant, and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy George M. Robeson. Blue Navy Department seal remains affixed to lower vignette. In fine condition, with light creasing to the upper right corner.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$100.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.