Partly-printed DS, signed “James Monroe" as president and "John Quincy Adams" as secretary of state, one page, 16 x 9.75, May 15, 1818. President Monroe appoints Ichabod Pratt of New York as "an appraiser of Goods Wares or Merchandize for the Port of New York." Neatly signed at the conclusion by President Monroe and countersigned by Secretary of State Adams. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In very good condition, with areas of paper loss, and repairs on the back to various tears and fold splits; the signatures are clean and unaffected. A great combination of signatures, making an appointment for an unusual position.
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