Spring Premium Live and Catalog Auction 2018 Closing May 5
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/6/2018
Presented here is a naval commission from 1818 signed by James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States. This commission names one Charles Hawkins as a midshipman in the United States Navy, and it was signed on March 4th of 1818. Monroe has signed this commission in black pen, signing the document just over a year into his presidency. This document measures approximately 12.5 x 8.5 inches and comes in a 19.5 x 15.5 inch frame. This item comes with a LOA from JSA.