Unusual and impressive illuminated partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17.75 x 14, March 21, 1866. President Johnson appoints W. Martin Jones of New York as "Consul of the United States of America at Clifton, Canada…I do hereby pray and request Her Britannic Majesty, her Governor and Officers to permit the said W. Martin Jones fully and peaceably to enjoy and exercise the said office." Boldly signed at the conclusion by Johnson and countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward. The filled-in text of ornate document was accomplished by an expert calligrapher using blue, red, and gold inks. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left is complete but has tears to the center. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, scattered light toning, and a repaired tear to the top edge.
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