DS as president, one page, 20 x 16, July 3, 1953. President Eisenhower appoints Edward A. Beard of the District of Columbia an “Associate Judge of the Municipal Court for the District of Columbia.” Signed at the bottom in black ink by Eisenhower, and countersigend by Herbert Brownell, Jr. In fine condition, with document affixed to an identical size piece of artist’s board, a couple trivial edge chips, and a mild overall shade of toning. The gold seal is intact and bright. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.