Details
[PRESIDENTS]. A series of 6 signed presidential orders, by Van Buren, Tyler, Polk, Filmore, Pierce, and Buchanan, 1839-1859, 6 double leaves, 4to, all with printed calligraphic text accomplished in manuscript, docketed on versos of integral blanks; some slight browning to folds .
CONTENTS:
1. Martin Van Buren: "...the order for the remission of the forfeiture and penalties incurred by the [Barque?] Sir Isaac Newton, Jeromar[?] Wendt, Master", 21 September 1839.
2. John Tyler: "...an exequatur granted to Thomas H. Airey", 27 June 1842.
3. James K. Polk: "...the envelope of a letter addressed to her Britannic Majesty", 24 July 1846.
4. Millard Filmore: "...the pardon granted to Oliver Roberts", 3 January 1853. 5. Franklin Pierce: "...a Full Power authorizing Augustus C. Dodge to negotiate & conclude a Convocation between the U. States & Her Catholic Majesty [of Spain] concerning the debt due to citizens of the U. States pursuant to the Convention between the two governments of the 17th Feby. 1834", 19 April 1855.
6. James Buchanan: "...a warrant for the remission of a fine and costs imposed on Cora Stuart", 18 November 1859. (6)
CONTENTS:
1. Martin Van Buren: "...the order for the remission of the forfeiture and penalties incurred by the [Barque?] Sir Isaac Newton, Jeromar[?] Wendt, Master", 21 September 1839.
2. John Tyler: "...an exequatur granted to Thomas H. Airey", 27 June 1842.
3. James K. Polk: "...the envelope of a letter addressed to her Britannic Majesty", 24 July 1846.
4. Millard Filmore: "...the pardon granted to Oliver Roberts", 3 January 1853. 5. Franklin Pierce: "...a Full Power authorizing Augustus C. Dodge to negotiate & conclude a Convocation between the U. States & Her Catholic Majesty [of Spain] concerning the debt due to citizens of the U. States pursuant to the Convention between the two governments of the 17th Feby. 1834", 19 April 1855.
6. James Buchanan: "...a warrant for the remission of a fine and costs imposed on Cora Stuart", 18 November 1859. (6)