Lot 62
Hayes, Rutherford B. - Military Commission Signed as President (1822-93) 19th President of the United States (1877-81). Partly-printed document signed "R.B. Hayes" as President, on vellum, 19¼ x 15½", Washington, Dec. 28,1880. Appointing David J. Rumbough "Second Lieutenant in the Third Regiment of Artillery." Countersigned by Secretary of War Alexander Ramsey. Navy War Dept. seal is present, along with normal vignettes at top and bottom. Some overall creasing; barely-visible holes in right and left margins from a previous binding; lower edge is turned under. This was David J. Rumbough's first commission after graduating from the U.S. Military Academy on June 12, 1880. He served in the Army until 1912. He was promoted to Colonel in 1911. Estimate Value $400 - 600
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