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U. S. Grant and David D. Porter

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U. S. Grant and David D. Porter

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Auction Date:2012 Aug 15 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Two items: Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 20, March 26, 1869. President Grant appoints George A. Baldy to the position of “Master in the Navy.” Signed at the conclusion by Grant, and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Adolph Borie. Light creasing and wear to right edge, some scattered light toning, and a few wrinkles and creases, otherwise fine condition. The blue seal is crisp and intact. Grant naval documents are decidedly uncommon. Accompanied by two related Naval Department documents regarding Baldy’s appointment; and a partly-printed DS, one page, 12.5 x 18.5, June 12, 1866, Naval Academy diploma issued to George A. Baldy stating he “has completed the prescribed course of study at the United States Naval Academy and has successfully passed the required examination before the Academic Board.” Signed at the bottom by Admiral David D. Porter as Superintendent. Double matted to an overall size of 18 x 24. In very good condition, with scattered creasing and foxing, mainly to lower portion, a few small areas of paper loss, and a few spots of toning. Despite its flaws, an attractive document.