Lot 60
Harrison, Benjamin - Postmaster Appointment Signed as President (1833-1901) 23rd President of the United States (1889-93). Partly-printed document signed "Benj Harrison" as President, 11½ X 15½", Washington, Nov. 12, 1889. Appointing George W. Bennett Postmaster at Warsaw, Kosciusko, Indiana. Countersigned by James S. Clarkson, who was First Assistant Postmaster General, signing as Postmaster General (John Wanamaker was the actual Postmaster General). There are a few specks in the blank upper left corner; gold foil seal at lower left is missing a few teeth but red ribbon is present. Matted and framed to an overall size of 20 x 23¾". Estimate Value $600 - 800
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