Partly-printed DS, signed “C. A. Arthur,” one page, 8.5 x 14, March 20, 1875. Port of New York Oath of Office by which Philip Haefele assumes the position of "Opener & Packer," swearing that he has "never voluntarily borne arms against the United States…given no aid, countenance, counsel or encouragement to persons engaged in armed hostility…not yielded a voluntary support to any pretended government…I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic." Signed twice by Arthur as collector of the Port of New York, and also signed twice by Haefele. In fine condition, with small edge separations at folds.
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