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Scarce Zachary Taylor document signed as President, just three days after his Inauguration, dated 8 March 1849. Particularly rare as a Zachary Taylor cabinet appointment hardly has appeared at a major public auction, at least in the last 40 years of the recorded sales listed in ”American Book Prices Current.” Here, Taylor appoints Jacob Collamer of Vermont as Postmaster General. Signed ”Z. Taylor”; countersigned by Secretary of State ”John M. Clayton”. Printed text reads in full: ”To all who shall see these presents Greeting: Know Ye; That reposing special trust and confidence in the Patriotism, Integrity and Abilities of Jacob Collamer, of Vermont, I have nominated, and, by and with the advice and consent of the United States Senate, do appoint him to be Post Master General of the United States, and do authorize and empower him to execute and fulfil the duties of that Office according to law and to have and to hold the said Office, with all the powers, privileges and emoluments to the same of right appertaining; unto him, the said Jacob Collamer, during the pleasure of the President of the United States for the time being…” With original blindstamp seal intact. Vellum document measures 17.5” x 14.5” with a tear at left, though affixed with red wax. Some toning and foxing throughout, else very good to near fine. Sold for $7,500.
Zachary Taylor Naval Appointment Signed as President — Just a Week After Taking Office
Zachary Taylor naval appointment signed as President, dated 16 March 1849. Document appoints a John C. Song as a ”Captain in the Navy”. Partially printed document is signed ”Z. Taylor” with various naval emblems flanking the text. Countersigned by Secretary of the Navy William Ballard Preston. A blindstamped Department of the Navy seal is affixed to the bottom half, atop an etched nautical scene. Measures 15.5” x 17.25”. Some creasing and toning; very good condition. Sold for $5,500.
Zachary Taylor Document Signed as President — 16 July 1849
Zachary Taylor (November 24, 1784 – July 9, 1850) was an American military leader who served as the 12th president of the United States from 1849 until his death in 1850. Taylor previously was a career officer in the United States Army, rose to the rank of major general and became a national hero as a result of his victories in the Mexican–American War. As a result, he won election to the White House despite his vague political beliefs. His top priority as president was preserving the Union. He died sixteen months into his term, having made no progress on the most divisive issue in Congress, slavery.
Official White House appointment signed by Zachary Taylor during his short presidency. Dated 16 July 1849, document appoints Nathan Sargent as Recorder of the General Land Office and bears a blindstamped United States seal to lower left corner. Nice, clear signature, “Z. Taylor” at document’s conclusion. Document, which measures 14″ x 10″ has folds throughout, though none affecting signature. Black frame measures 31.5″ x 20.25″ with gray marble-patterned mat. Fine condition. Sold for $4,551.
Zachary Taylor Naval Appointment Signed as President — The Third Rarest Autograph as President
Zachary Taylor naval appointment signed as President, dated 26 September 1849. Serving just 16 months in office, Taylor is the third rarest Presidential autograph, only behind William Henry Harrison and James Garfield. Countersigned by Secretary of the Navy William B. Preston, document appoints Henry St. George Hunter as Passed Midshipman. Partially printed document measures approximately 10.75” x 7.5”, framed with an engraving of Taylor to a size of 20.5” x 13.5”. Not examined out of frame, document appears very good, with some foxing and folds. With a bold signature by Taylor. Sold for $4,160.
Zachary Taylor Document Signed as President — The Third Rarest Autograph as President
Zachary Taylor document signed as President on 24 May 1849. Serving just 16 months in office, Taylor is the third rarest Presidential autograph, only behind William Henry Harrison and James Garfield. Countersigned by Secretary of Treasury William Meridith, document appoints Lory Odell as collector of customs for the district of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Partially printed document measures 19” x 12.5”, ornately framed to 40” x 26.5”. Weighs 19 lbs. Folds, otherwise fine condition. Sold for $3,750.
Zachary Taylor 1849 Treasury Appointment Signed as President — Third Rarest Presidential Signature
President Zachary Taylor signs a document, dated 31 October 1849, appointing John C. Clark of New York, ”Solicitor of the Treasury of the United States…during the pleasure of the President of the United States for the time being and until the end of the next session of the Senate of the United States and no longer…” The twelfth President signs, ”Z. Taylor”. John M. Clayton countersigns as Secretary of State. 17.25” x 14.5” single page appointment bears an intact blind embossed paper seal in the lower left corner. Minor creasing and toning pattern from previous framing. Very good condition. Sold for $3,355.
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