Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, February 1, 1853. President Fillmore directs the Secretary of State to “affix the Seal of the United States to a Full Power to exchange ratified copy of Convention between the U.S. and His Highness the Sultan of Borneo.” Signed nicely at the conclusion by Millard Fillmore. In fine condition, with some minor edge wear. This document relates to the Brunei-United States Treaty of Peace, Friendship, Commerce and Navigation, which was ratified a day earlier on January 31, 1853. The relationship between the United States and Brunei began when the USS Constitution dropped anchor in Brunei Bay on April 6, 1845, as part of the frigate’s epic world cruise. The treaty was officially signed five years later and is still in place today.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$75.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.