Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 9.75, March 5, 1832. President Jackson appoints Charles R. Bell as a "Lieut. Colonel of Infy 2nd Reg't 1st Brigade of the Militia of the District of Columbia." Signed prominently at the conclusion by Andrew Jackson, and countersigned by Secretary of War Lewis Cass. Original white paper seal remains affixed to the lower portion. Impressively matted and framed with a plate, medallion, and image to an overall size of 30.5 x 18. In very good to fine condition, with staining to the side edges, and an edge tear impinging on, but not touching, the signature.
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