DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 19.5, May 1, 1914. President Wilson appoints William A. Stoops “an Assistant Surgeon in the Medical Reserve Corps of the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant junior grade.” Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Wilson and counter-signed by his Secretary of the Navy. Some scattered light toning, seal worn, but mostly intact and some light wrinkling, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.