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John Tyler Document Signed as president. Partly printed on page one of four integral pages, 8" x 8", Washington, December 30, 1844, directing "the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United Stated to the remission of the fine, and penalties incurred by John B. Colby, master of the Barque 'Pomona' upon the conditions mentioned." A barque was a sailing vessel whose advantages were that it was easy to handle and needed only a small crew. The secretary of state at the time was the fiery Southern politician, John C. Calhoun. John Tyler became the tenth president--the first via succession--upon the untimely death of President William Henry Harrison, the shortest serving president. This document and an oval engraving of President Tyler have been matted to an overall size of 11.25" x 15. Slightly age-toned with a very bold signature; near very fine.Auction Info
2008 October Grand Format Manuscripts Auction #692 (go to Auction Home page)
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October, 2008
17th-18th
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