Lot 246
Arthur, Chester A (1830-1886) 21st president of the U.S. (1881-85). Succeeding to the presidency after Garfield's assassination, Arthur had an honest, efficient, and dignified administration. He supported the civil service reform act of 1883 and vetoed a Chinese exclusion bill that violated a treaty with China.
Document Signed ("Chester A Arthur"). As President. Partially printed, accomplished in manuscript. One page, 15¾ x 19¼", Washington D.C., January 13, 1884. Countersigned by Secretary of War Robert Lincoln. Being an Army appointment to John J. Coppinger. On vellum. Wafer seal intact and affixed at upper left. Recorder's signature at upper left corner. One vertical and five horizontal folds. In fine to very fine condition.
Captain, Colonel, Major, and now, with Chester Arthur's bold signature, our soldier, John Coppinger is named Lieutenant Colonel of the Eighteenth Regiment of the Infantry.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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