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.
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.
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.
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.
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