United States. A Promotional Document Signed by 14th President of the United States Franklin D. Pierce to First Lieutenant Alfred Cumming Newly Listed slightly bent intact lugs

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United States. A Promotional Document Signed by 14th President of the United States Franklin D. Pierce to First Lieutenant Alfred Cumming Newly Listed slightly bent intact lugsC. 1856. A promotional document to Alfred Cumming, promoting him to First Lieutenant of the Tenth Regiment of Infantry, signed by US President Franklin D. Pierce and US Secretary of War Jefferson Davis. The award document page is affixed to a cardstock backer, it is largely pre printed, but is completed with pen in the areas left blank. It reads Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities of