DS as president, signed 'Wm. H. Taft,' one page, 15.5 x 18.5, May 29, 1911. Attractive vellum document in which Taft appoints Samuel J. M. Major to a position of Lieutenant Commander in the Navy, signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Taft and countersigned by his acting Secretary of the Navy. In fine condition, with light creasing and wrinkling from storage, worn but intact seal partially detached and two attractive vignettes. RRAuction COA.
