Vellum DS as president, signed 'Wm. H. Taft,' one page, 15 x 19.25, May 16, 1910. President Taft appoints Washington J. Sanborn to 'Lieutenant Colonel on the retired list of the Army.' Signed at the conclusion by Taft and countersigned by his Secretary of War. In fine condition, with Taft's signature light but legible, a horizontal and vertical fold and some light wrinkling. RRAuction COA.