DS as president, one page, 14.75 x 20.5, September 20, 1898. President McKinley appoints Charles H. Davis to the position of “Captain in the Navy.” Nicely signed at the conclusion in black ink by McKinley and countersigned by his Acting Secretary of the Navy Charles Allen. In very fine condition, with previous crisp storage folds, beautiful vignettes and a prominent and intact seal. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.