305. JAMES K. POLK Fine and rare partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. sm. folio, Washington, May 30, 1846, a naval appointment of Joseph Smith as "...Chief of the Bureau of Navy Yards & Docks...". Cosigned by GEORGE BANCROFT as Secretary of the Navy. A very fine signature by Polk, and overall very clean, just bearing the usual folds. Simply matted in cream and set into a black frame. Ideal for display, not examined out of frame. $1,000 - 1,200