Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 20, April 26, 1902. President Roosevelt appoints William J. Baxter as “a Naval Constructor in the Navy with the rank of Commander.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Roosevelt and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy James D. Long. The blue seal affixed at the bottom remains fully intact but creased in the center. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and a few creases. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
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