细节
ADAMS, John. Partly printed document signed (“John Adams”), as President, Philadelphia, 2 December 1799. 1 page, folio, on vellum, embossed paper seal of Navy Department in top left corner (seal cracked), boldly signed by Adams at lower right. Crease marks from prior folding. Matted and framed with color engraving of Adams.
A WARTIME APPOINTMENT
As the un-declared naval War with France raged on the Atlantic, President Adams makes James Hervey Adams a Midshipman, “reposing special trust and confidence in [his] patriotism, valor, fidelity and abilities.” A fine, bold Adams signature.
A WARTIME APPOINTMENT
As the un-declared naval War with France raged on the Atlantic, President Adams makes James Hervey Adams a Midshipman, “reposing special trust and confidence in [his] patriotism, valor, fidelity and abilities.” A fine, bold Adams signature.