Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.5, March 5, 1904. President Roosevelt appoints Caspar F. Goodrich as “a Rear-Admiral in the Navy.” Signed at the conclusion by President Roosevelt and countersigned by Acting Secretary of the Navy Charles H. Darling. The blue seal affixed at the bottom remains intact but with a crack at the top and noticeable creases. Intersecting folds, toning to edges, and aforementioned creases to seal, otherwise fine condition. Goodrich commanded two ships during the Spanish-American War and after being promoted to rear admiral he became commander-in-chief of the Pacific Squadron. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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