DS as president, signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 14.75 x 17.5, June 28, 1909. President Taft appoints Stanton L. M. Hazard to the position of a Lieutenant in the Navy. Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Taft and countersigned by the Acting Secretary of the Navy. Double cloth matted and framed with a portrait, commemorative medallion and a small name plaque. In fine condition, with previous folds, some mild wrinkling and creasing and a worn but intact seal. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
