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Polk, James K. (1795-1849). President of the United States (1845-1849). DS on vellum, 1p, 15.5 x 15.25 in., with embossed seal affixed lower left, Washington. March 18, 1848. Appointment of John Keatley (misspelled "Keatly") as Marshal of the United States in the Western District of Pennsylvania. Signed by Polk as President and James Buchanan (1791-1868) as Secretary of State (1845-1849). John Keatley (1810-1890) was a prominent Pennsylvanian who served as justice of the peace and a state representative for Clarion County, PA, until he was appointed US Marshal for the Western District of Pennsylvania by President Polk. He held this position for 15 months. Keatley was later appointed an additional paymaster in the Army by Secretary Stanton and worked in that position from November 1862-December 1865. Condition: Folds in document. Some wrinkling especially along margins, light toning along margins, with few areas where it looks like tape or some type of adhesive may have been used previously. Polk very good signature, Buchanan a little light.