DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 18.5, May 7, 1902. Roosevelt appoints Samuel J. M. Major to a position of Ensign in the Navy. Signed in fountain pen at the conclusion by Roosevelt and countersigned by his acting Secretary of the Navy. In very good condition, with scattered toning, light creasing and wrinkling from storage, somelight wear to lower right corner and worn but intact seal. Rolled. COA John Reznikoff/University Archives and RRAuction COA.