DS as president, one page, 18 x 15, September 9, 1908. President Roosevelt appoints Howard S. Wilkinson to the position of Chaplain, with rank of first Lieutenant. Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Roosevelt and countersigned by his Secretary of War Wright. Matted and framed to an overall size of 22.25 x 19. Uniform overall toning, a couple wrinkles to right edge and a few trivial edge spots, otherwise fine condition. The bright blue seal is intact. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
