Lot 43
Fillmore, Millard (1800-1874)., 13th president of U.S. (1850-1853), vice-president under Taylor (1849-1850) assuming the presidency upon Taylor's death.
DS as president, 13¼" x 17¼", Washington, 1852 July 3. Military Commission of Joseph R. Smith as "Major in the Seventh Regiment of Infantry", countersigned by "C[harles] M. Conrad" as Secretary of War, recording endorsement at upper left signed by Adj. General R[oger] Jones. Usual folds, tiny hole one horizontal fold, otherwise fresh and Fine with intact War Office seal. Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Realized $425 |