Pierce

promotes a Civil War naval hero

12. Franklin Pierce Document Signed as President.

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15 x 18, October 13, 1855. President Pierce appoints William D. Whiting as a “Lieutenant in the Navy.” Signed at the conclusion by Franklin Pierce and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy James C. Dobbin. The orange Navy Department seal remains affixed to the lower vignette. In fine condition, with the signature quite faded but mostly legible. Starting Bid $200

14. James Buchanan Document Signed as President. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 9.5, January 28, 1859. President James Buchanan appoints R. A. Fish as a “Second Lieutenant of the National Rifle of the Militia of the District of Columbia.” Signed at the conclusion by Buchanan, and countersigned by Secretary of War Joseph Holt. Matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 26.75 x 13.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

15. James Buchanan Document Signed as President on Native American Treaty. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, March 31, 1859. President Buchana authorizes and directs “the Secretary of State to affixed the Seal of the United States to the Treaty between the U. States and the Tonawanda band of Seneca Indians.” Signed neatly at the conclusion by James Buchanan. In very good condition, with creasing, toning, splitting to the folds, and small areas of paper loss, none of which affect the signature. Starting Bid $200