Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 19.25, February 16, 1916. President Wilson appoints Fredrick Donald Church a “First Lieutenant in the Medical reserve Corps of the Army of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Wilson and countersigned by the interim secretary of war. In very good condition, with vertical and horizontal folds at edges, Wilson’s signature fairly light, but legible, damp staining along top, a few small pin holes and mild wrinkling. The blue seal is worn, but intact. Accompanied by two other documents presented to Church, one a 1907 diploma from the University of Texas, and a 1917 officer’s appointment signed by Secretary of War Newton Baker. Rolled. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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