JOHNSON, Andrew (1808-1875). President. Engraved document signed ("Andrew Johnson") as President, countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, Washington, 28 August 1866. 1 page, folio, ON PARCHMENT, elaborately engraved, blue paper seal of the United States at left, with American eagle at top and a large vignette of crossed flags, cannon and other military paraphernalia at bottom, manuscript accomplishment faint, otherwise fine. Charles Merrill is appointed to the rank of First Lieutenant.