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Document Signed. Washington, George. New York, Sept. 20, 1789. 1 p., small folio; repaired & silked. Appointing Jacob Melcher Ensign in the Infantry of the United States. Counter signed twice by Henry Knox as Secretary of War.
Party printed Presidental appointment filled in in manuscript & signed by Washington during the first year of the first American Presidental term. With paper seal. Showing stress & occasional minor paper loss along folds. Professionally repaired in 1951 & silked in 1961. Washington's signature slightly faded. Framed.