President Andrew Jackson Signed Military Appointment for Midshipman — June 14, 1834 — Framed Notes Prior to formal separation from

Prior to formal separation from Pennsylvania

I’ve not found another certificate like ours

the president mounted a chestnut bay horse and joined the procession down Baltimore Street

His parents were Jewish immigrants from Russia

blindfolded

President Andrew Jackson Signed Military Appointment for Midshipman — June 14, 1834 — Framed Notes Prior to formal separation fromUpdated November 17, 2025: This has been sold. Military appointment, with Andrew Jacksons name printed at the top and a large, strong signature from him, is for a passed midshipman. Its a rank that was in use from 1819 1862 and recognized a midshipman who had successfully completed his exams and was awaiting promotion. (Thanks to Martin, a good friend of The History List, for his help with this.) The appointment, dated June 14, 1834 is also signed by