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Autographs/J: President "Andrew Johnson"Appoints A Woman Postmaster

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Autographs/J: President  Andrew Johnson Appoints A Woman Postmaster
ANDREW JOHNSON. Partly-printed Document Signed, "Andrew Johnson", as President, July 23, 1868, Washington, 11" x 17", Fine. Appointing a woman, Emiline A. Finch, Deputy Postmaster "at Red Bank, in the State of New Jersey." Countersigned by W. Hunter as Acting Secretary of State. Document has tape repairs at folds on verso; one fold is split from center to right margin and there are a few edge chips, as well as minor toning and soiling. The good news is that the white seal is intact, with slight discoloration from wax at lower edge, and the signature is nice and dark and untouched by any problems. The estimate would be higher if the document were in perfect condition. Matted and framed, it will be quite presentable.