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(PRESIDENTS.) Two Documents Signed, as President: James Buchanan * Benjamin Harrison. Buchanan. Partly-printed DS, ordering the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the U.S. to "the envelope of a letter addressed to His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of the French (Mr. Faulkner's letter of credence)." Harrison. DS, "BenjHarrison," appointing Commodore Francis Munroe Ramsay acting Secretary of the Navy in the absence of the Secretary and Assistant Secretary. Each 1 page, 4to or tall 4to, pale blue paper with integral blank or "Executive Mansion" stationery on ruled paper; horizontal folds, faint marginal discoloration from prior matting to Harrison. Washington, 18 January 1860; 26 July 1890
Charles J. Faulkner (1806-1884) was appointed minister to France by President Buchanan on January 9, 1860. On July 11, 1890, the office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy was established to aid the Secretary in civil administration. The first to hold the office was James R. Soley (1850-1911).
