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Lot #59
William H. Taft Document Signed as President, Appointing an Ensign in the Navy

Estimate: $500+

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Description

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 15.5 x 19.25, January 25, 1909. President Taft appoints Harlow T. Kays as "an Ensign in the Navy." Signed at the conclusion in ink by President William H. Taft, and countersigned by Acting Secretary of the Navy Beekman Winthrop. The blue seal affixed at the bottom remains intact. In very good condition, with poor ink adhesion to the first letter of the signature, and irregular overall dampstaining affecting appearance.

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