James Monroe Document Signed Military Appointment,As President

James Monroe Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 10.25, February 12, 1819. President Monroe appoints a soldier to be "a Third Lieutenant in the 29th Infantry in the service of the United States." Signed at the conclusion by President Monroe and countersigned by Secretary of War John C. Calhoun. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. Folded and in very good to fine condition, with Monroe's signature a couple of shades light, and Calhoun's signature very light.. A paper wax seal with ribbon and octagonal paper backing is affixed at the lower left, partially preserved. The document is on the horizontal format early commission form with the bold engraved "United States of America" heading. This item will be accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from One of a Kind Collectibles.

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