Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 20.5, April 16, 1902. President Roosevelt appoints Henry D. Wilson “a Passed Assistant Surgeon in the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant.” Signed at the conclusion by Roosevelt and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy James Long. In very good to fine condition, with scattered toning and creasing, some light horizontal folds, mild edge curling from previous rolling, and some light foxing along top edge. The blue seal is worn and creased, but intact. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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