✨ RARE AUTHENTIC EARLY FLORIDA GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT – SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR & SECRETARY OF STATE ✨
Step back into Florida history with this remarkable original State of Florida Executive Department commission, appointing Charles T. Wathen as Justice of the Peace for District No. 2, Franklin County, Florida.
Dated January 14, 1913, this historic commission was issued during the administration of Governor Park Trammell and is signed by Governor Park Trammell and the Secretary of State. The document also features an impressive engraved Florida State Seal heading and an embossed official seal impression.
🏛️ HISTORIC DOCUMENT DETAILS
State: Florida
Issuing Office: State of Florida, Executive Department
Governor: Park Trammell
Appointee: Charles T. Wathen
Office: Justice of the Peace
District: No. 2
County: Franklin County, Florida
Date: January 14, 1913
Signatures: Governor Park Trammell & Secretary of State
Document Type: Official governmental appointment/commission
Features: Engraved Florida State Seal and official embossed seal impression
Presentation: Framed
Approximate Frame Size: 18 x 25 inches
📜 THE APPOINTMENT
This official commission appointed Charles T. Wathen as a Justice of the Peace for District No. 2 of Franklin County, Florida.
During the early 20th century, Justices of the Peace were important local officials, particularly in rural communities. Their duties could include handling minor civil matters, performing marriage ceremonies, issuing local warrants, and conducting preliminary hearings before matters potentially proceeded to county court.
🌴 FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORY
Franklin County is located along Florida's historic Gulf Coast, with Apalachicola and Carrabelle among its best-known communities. During this period, the region was closely connected to fishing, shipping, timber, maritime commerce, and the developing communities of Florida's Panhandle.
This commission provides a fascinating physical connection to the local governmental and judicial history of early 20th-century Franklin County.
👤 CHARLES T. WATHEN
The document identifies Charles T. Wathen as the person appointed to serve as Justice of the Peace for this district. His appointment represents the type of local public office that played an important role in maintaining civil and judicial functions throughout Florida communities during this era.
🖋️ SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR & SECRETARY OF STATE
One of the most significant aspects of this document is that it bears the signatures of Governor Park Trammell AND the Secretary of State.
The document also retains its official embossed seal impression, adding to its authenticity and historical presentation.
The engraved governmental heading and Florida imagery give this commission an especially impressive appearance when displayed.
🖼️ FRAMED PRESENTATION
The document is presented in a large framed display measuring approximately 18 x 25 inches overall.
Its substantial size makes it particularly suitable for displaying in a:
🏛️ Library
📚 Study or office
⚖️ Law office
🌴 Florida history collection
📜 Historical document collection
🖼️ Gallery or museum-style display
⚠️ CONDITION
Please examine all photographs carefully for the condition of the document, frame, glazing, and other components. As a document dating to 1913, it may exhibit age-related toning, discoloration, folds, edge wear, paper imperfections, or other signs of its more than century-old history.
These characteristics should be considered part of the natural history and character of an authentic antique paper document.
📏 Approximate Overall Framed Measurements: 18 x 25 inches
⭐ A truly fascinating piece of Florida Americana documenting an actual appointment to public office more than 110 years ago. The combination of the 1913 date, Franklin County connection, Justice of the Peace appointment, Governor Park Trammell signature, Secretary of State signature, Florida imagery, embossed seal, and large framed presentation makes this an exceptional historical collectible. ⭐
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