George B. McClellan

Partly-printed DS, signed “Geo. B. McClellan,” one page, 17 x 14, March 14, 1879. As governor of New Jersey, McClellan appoints John Hopper "to be a Special Tax Commissioner for the purpose of investigating the subject of taxation in and for the State of New Jersey." Signed at the conclusion in ink by Governor George B. McClellan and countersigned by Secretary of State Henry Cooper Kelsey. The embossed blue seal affixed to the left side remains fully intact. In very good to fine condition, with light toning, and minor edge loss.