Partly-printed DS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 8 x 10, March 4, 1880. Hayes authorizes and directs the "Secretary of State to cause the Seal of the United States to be affixed to a warrant authorizing Merrill L. Starr, to take into custody Thomas Schooner, a fugitive from the justice of the United States." In very good to fine condition, with a block of toning to the upper left, and some fading to the signature. From the collection of Stephen Adamson.
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