Extremely rare printed DS as president, one page, 17 x 14, May
16, 1881. President Garfield appoints Edwin F. Tomlinson “Postmaster at
Plainville in the County of Hartford, State of Connecticut.” Signed at the
conclusion by Garfield, and countersigned by Postmaster General Thomas James. In
very good to fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, mild
overall toning, just a bit heavier at edges, a few trivial bends and wrinkles, a
couple minor spots to borders, and a bit of slight color transfer from ribbon.
The gold foil seal is intact and just slightly worn, and retains its red ribbon.
Interestingly enough, when Garfield took office, the Post Office Department was
the largest department in the federal government—and highly prone to
corruption—an embarrassment to both the president and his Republican Party.
Documents signed by Garfield while in office are extremely rare, ranking second
only to William Henry Harrison in scarcity, with this piece being of a
particularly nicer quality than usually encountered. Pre-certified John
Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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