TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Navy Department letterhead, August 19, 1919. Letter to Lt. Warner W. Bayley. In part: “The action of the Department in transmitting to you its letter…purporting to revoke your temporary appointment as a Lieutenant in the Navy in order to retire your former permanent rank was illegal…You will accordingly regard yourself as having been transferred to the Retired List of the Navy in the…rank of Lieutenant.” Filing holes to the top and scattered foxing, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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