Partly-printed DS as president, signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 15.5 x 19.5, January 4, 1911. President Taft appoints Edwin N. McClellan “a First Lieutenant in the Marine Corps.” Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Taft, and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy George von L. Meyer. In fine condition, with light wrinkling and toning, and Taft’s signature a shade or two light. The blue seal is slightly worn, but intact. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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