DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 20.5, March 5, 1903. President Roosevelt appoints William G. Cassard to the position of Chaplain in the Navy, signed at the bottom in black ink by Roosevelt and countersigned by acting Secretary of the Navy, Charles Darling. Worn seal with a small horizontal tear, scattered light wrinkles, a few creases and a bit of mild toning, otherwise fine condition. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.