Lot 814
  • 814

Adams, John, as second President

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • vellum
Printed document on vellum, accomplished in manuscript, signed ("John Adams"), countersigned by Benjamin Stoddert, Secretary of the Navy, 1 page (16 x 12 3/4 in.; 406 x 124 mm), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 25 June 1798, being the appointment of George Gillasspy, Navy Surgeon, taking rank 7 March 1798, engraved eagle above and martial symbols below, papered seal; formerly folded, small stain in left margin. Matted, glazed and framed.

Condition

folded, small stain in left margin. Matted, glazed and framed.
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Catalogue Note

George Gillasspy (d. 1832) acquired renown for his handling of the 1797 yellow fever epidemic on the frigate United States berthed at Philadelphia.