Brunk Auctions
Timed Auction

Presidential & First Ladies Election Sale

Mon, Oct 24, 2016 01:00PM EDT - Mon, Nov 7, 2016 03:04PM EST
Lot 36

James K. Polk (1795-1949)

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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a partially-printed document on vellum and signed by Polk, a military appointment dated September 11, 1847 appointing John A. Whitall, Captain, and also signed by W. L. Marcy, Secretary of War, framed with portrait engraving of Polk and a U. S. Mint Peace Medal, document measures: 17-1/4 x 14-3/4 in.; frame measures: 26-3/4 x 32-3/8 in.; Provenance: Property from the Duke Family Collection

Condition

evidence of folds, as usual otherwise very good condition; not examined out of frame