December 2016 Auction Ends Thursday, December 15th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2016
Grover Cleveland document signed, appointing George Barber to Assistant Secretary in the U.S. Navy. Vellum document is dated 26 February 1897, during Cleveland's mobilization of the Navy and shortly before the Spanish-American War. With intact blue paper seal, document measures 15'' x 18.5''. Smudge to Cleveland's signature, else near fine. Accompanied by over a dozen other documents given to Barber by lesser government agencies and civil organizations.
Grover Cleveland Military Appointment Signed as President -- Cleveland Appoints Surgeon to U.S. Navy Shortly Before the Spanish-American War
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