DS as president, signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 15.5 x 19.25, April 26, 1911. President Taft appoints Frank H. Roberts to the position of Lieutenant junior grade in the Navy. Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Taft and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy, George von L. Meyer. In fine condition, with signature and written text a few shades light, but legible, intact but worn seal and some light wrinkling. R&R COA.