May 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, May 29th, 5pm Pacific

Lot #124:

War Secretary James Porter Document Signed -- ''...The President [John Tyler] therefore directs that Lieutenant Schaumburg be restored to the Army...''

James M. Porter, Secretary of War under John Tyler, document signed from 20 January 1844. Porter here verifies the accuracy of a 11 January 1844 letter from President Tyler to Lt. Schaumburg, which is copied verbatim in this document. Signed ''J.M. Porter'' at conclusion. Single page document on card style stationery bears the U.S. War Department seal and measures 8'' x 10''. Minor separation and small ink spots, else very good condition.