DS as president, one page, 15 x 20.5, December 15, 1899. President McKinley appoints Alfred E. Bates to the rank of 'Paymaster general with the rank of Brigadier General.' Boldly signed at the conclusion in black ink by McKinley and counter-signed by Secretary of War Root. In fine condition, with some scattered light wrinkling and mild toning. RRAuction COA.
