Desirable partly-printed vellum DS, signed "Franklin Pierce" as president and "Jeffer. Davis" as secretary of war, one page, 14 x 17.75, March 25, 1853. President Pierce appoints Peter T. Swaine as "Second Lieutenant of the First Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States." Signed crisply at the conclusion in bold ink by Franklin Pierce and Jefferson Davis. The upper left retains the original white Department of War seal. In fine condition, with light toning along the intersecting folds. An exceptionally desirable combination of signatures, with both choice, bold examples.
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