Partly-printed DS, signed “Theodore Roosevelt” as President and “Wm. H. Taft” as Secretary of War, one page, 21 x 16, June 19, 1905. Roosevelt appoints Benjamin Alvord a “Military Secretary with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.” Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Roosevelt, and countersigned by Taft. In fine condition, with a mild overall shade of toning, and a few light wrinkles and creases.
Benjamin Alvord, Jr. (1860-1927) was born in Washington, D. C. He was an instructor at West Point from 1887-1891 and at the Infantry and Cavalry School in 1894. During the Philippine Insurrection, he served as a regimental adjutant and also as an Adjutant General of a division in the field. He accompanied General John J. Pershing to France during World War I and received the Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious service during the war. A nice association of these allies-turned-rivals honoring a war hero. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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