DS as president, one page, 16.75 x 14, January 9, 1905. President Roosevelt appoints Charles F. Howell to the position of “Second Lieutenant in the Revenue-Cutter Service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion in ink by Roosevelt, and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Leslie M. Shaw. Light overall shade of toning, bottom portion of seal missing, and a few scattered creases and wrinkling, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
