Lot 49
Taylor, Zachary -- Naval Commission Signed as President (1784-1850) 12th President of the United States (Mar. 4 1849-July 9, 1850). Partly-engraved vellum document signed as President, 7½x10", Washington, Sept. 26, 1849. Appointing William K Mayo (later commodore and rear admiral) as Passed Midshipman in the Navy. Countersigned by William Ballard Preston, Secretary of the Navy. Taped to a slightly larger sheet with acid-free tape with a few light stains. Seal missing. Accompanied by a partly-printed letter signed by Preston transmitting the commission to Mayo. A prized piece given the demand for Taylor's signature as President; considered the third most difficult to acquire. Estimated Value $3,000 - UP
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