November 2013 Auction Ends Thursday, November 21st, 5pm Pacific
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Zachary Taylor naval appointment signed as President, dated 16 March 1849. Document appoints a John C. Song as a ''Captain in the Navy''. Partially printed document is signed ''Z. Taylor'' with various naval emblems flanking the text. Countersigned by Secretary of the Navy William Ballard Preston with a third ''received by'' signature at lower left. A blindstamped Department of the Navy seal is affixed to the bottom half atop an etched nautical scene. Measures 15.5'' x 18'' with some wrinkling and toning. Very good condition.
Zachary Taylor Naval Appointment Signed as President -- Just a Week After Taking Office
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