Lot 91
Polk, James K. - Document Signed as President (1785-1849) Eleventh President of the United States (1845-49). Partly-printed document signed "James K. Polk" as President, one page, on pale blue paper, 9 x 7½", Washington, June 16, 1846. Polk authorizes and directs the Secretary of State to affix the seal of the United States to "remission??? granted to George Turner, master of the British Ship Kestrel of Liverpool." Polk's bold signature is underscored with a paraph. Matted with 1 7 x 5¼" engraving and framed to an overall size of 14¾ x 20". Estimate Value $1,500 - 2,000
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