Uncommon partly-printed DS as secretary of state, signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 7.25 x 9, April 13, 1829. Van Buren certifies annexed certificates as "true copies of…original documents…and that the persons by whom they are subscribed are…L. Warrington, a Commissioner of the Navy of the United States / C. Grallot, Chief Engineer of the United States/ George Bomford, a Colonel of Artillery in the Army of the United States / James Kearney, a Lieutenant Colonel of Topographical Engineers in the said Army, and / S. Bernard, a Brigadier General in the service of the United States." Signed at the conclusion by Van Buren. Lower left corner features the embossed State Department seal. Matted and framed with an engraving to an overall size of 13.75 x 22.5. In fine condition.
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