New York congressman (1788-1867) who served as Governor of New York from 1857 to 1858, a period noted for improvements to the State's education system and the enlargement of the Erie Canal. Partly-printed vellum DS, one page, 15.25 x 10, May 26, 1858. Governor King appoints Samuel H. Maynard as "1st Lieutenant in the 71st Regiment, in the 1st Brigade in the 1st Division N.Y.S.M." Signed at the conclusion by King. The striking yellow adjutant general seal remains affixed to lower left. In very good condition, with staining over the right half of the document, and three small holes along the central vertical fold.
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