United States. An Official Captain Appointment Document to Amos B. Eaton, 1840 Newly Listed in black cardstock

in black cardstock

measuring at 84

while on pass

measuring 48 mm (w) x 58 mm (h)

the sticks measuring 33 mm wide x 253 mm in length each

United States. An Official Captain Appointment Document to Amos B. Eaton, 1840 Newly Listed in black cardstockA paper document denoting Amos B. Eaton as Captain in the Second Regiment of Infantry as of March 1, 1837. Signed by the Secretary of War, J. R Poinsett and President Martin Van Buren, signed on the date February 20,1840. The document measures 352mm (w) x 425mm (h), with a seal present near the top left corner, heavy creasing and light foxing, slight discolouration around the edges and crease lines, remains in very fine condition.