R. B. Hayes Document Signed, 1876
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R. B. Hayes Document Signed, 1876
Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893). Partially Printed Document Signed, "R B Hayes", as Governor of Ohio, 1p, 13.75" x 17.5", Columbus, October 14, 1876, commissioning William Smithberger to be Justice of the Peace for the Township of Elk in the County of Noble. Countersigned by Secretary of State William Bell Jr. (1828-1902) as "Wm Bell Jr". Unevenly toned, with light soiling. Intersecting folds with some separation and minor loss. Tear at top left edge. Verso also has irregular toning, with tape repair across central horizontal fold and remnants at left margin. Pencil notations from the previous collector appear reversible. In very good condition.
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