Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.5, May 5, 1914. President Wilson appoints Ernest L. Patch as an "Assistant Naval Constructor in the Navy, with the rank of Lieutenant, junior grade." Signed neatly at the conclusion by Wilson, and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels. Dark blue Navy Department seal remains affixed to lower vignette. In fine condition.
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