Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
(800) 937-3880
SELL

Lot #46
Theodore Roosevelt

Uncommon naval appointment for a rear admiral

This lot has closed

Estimate: $0+
Sell a Similar Item?
Share:  

Description

Uncommon naval appointment for a rear admiral

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.5, March 5, 1904. President Roosevelt appoints Caspar F. Goodrich as “a Rear-Admiral in the Navy.” Signed at the conclusion by President Roosevelt and countersigned by Acting Secretary of the Navy Charles H. Darling. The blue seal affixed at the bottom remains intact but with a crack at the top and noticeable creases. Intersecting folds, toning to edges, and aforementioned creases to seal, otherwise fine condition. Goodrich commanded two ships during the Spanish-American War and after being promoted to rear admiral he became commander-in-chief of the Pacific Squadron. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #452 - Ended May 13, 2015





This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for $100.00

*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.