Lot 1050
Jefferson, Thomas, 18 x 14 vellum DS as President, Washington, Jan. 16, 1808, commission of Lewis Herrmann as a Surgeon in the U.S. Navy, signed also by Navy Secretary Robert Smith. Steel engraved vignettes at top and bottom with official seal. Folds, Jefferson signature a trifle light. Navy documents with vignettes signed by Jefferson are quite scarce. Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
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