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Scarce Zachary Taylor document signed as President, just three days after his Inauguration, dated 8 March 1849. Particularly rare as a Zachary Taylor cabinet appointment hardly has appeared at a major public auction, at least in the last 40 years of the recorded sales listed in ''American Book Prices Current.'' Here, Taylor appoints Jacob Collamer of Vermont as Postmaster General. Signed ''Z. Taylor''; countersigned by Secretary of State ''John M. Clayton''. Printed text reads in full: ''To all who shall see these presents Greeting: Know Ye; That reposing special trust and confidence in the Patriotism, Integrity and Abilities of Jacob Collamer, of Vermont, I have nominated, and, by and with the advice and consent of the United States Senate, do appoint him to be Post Master General of the United States, and do authorize and empower him to execute and fulfil the duties of that Office according to law and to have and to hold the said Office, with all the powers, privileges and emoluments to the same of right appertaining; unto him, the said Jacob Collamer, during the pleasure of the President of the United States for the time being...'' With original blindstamp seal intact. Vellum document measures 17.5'' x 14.5'' with a tear at left, though affixed with red wax. Some toning and foxing throughout, else very good to near fine.
Exceedingly Rare President Zachary Taylor 1849 Cabinet Appointment -- Just Three Days After His Inauguration
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