^Lot 10 James Buchanan

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15 x 9.25, March 2, 1861. Buchanan appoints Alfred Ray “First Lieutenant of the ‘Rock Creek Cavalry’ of the Militia of the District of Columbia.” Signed at the conclusion by Buchanan and countersigned by Secretary of War Joseph Holt. Double suede matted and framed with a portrait and a biographical plaque to an overall size of 24.25 x 25.5. A bit of light paper loss along intersecting folds, uniform toning, and some scattered soiling and spotting, otherwise fine condition. Oversized.