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Lot 35

Buchanan, James (1791-1868)., 15th president of the U.S. (1857-1861), Polk's Secretary of State (1845-49), only president to remain a bachelor.

DS as president, 13¾" x 16¼", Washington, 1858 Jan 22. Naval Warrant of Francis M. Ramsay as "Master (in the line of promotion)", countersigned by Isaac Toucey as Secretary of the Navy with intact red-orange seal of the Navy Dept. Usual folds, toning at margins, otherwise Very Good.
Estimate 750 - 1,000

 
Realized $525



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