Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 16 x 19.5, January 10, 1900. President McKinley appoints Nathan J. Shelton as “Second Lieutenant in the Thirty-ninth regiment of infantry, United States Volunteers.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by McKinley and countersigned by Secretary of War Elihu Root. Blue seal affixed to lower left is creased and fully intact. Affixed to a same-size mount. Overall foxing and toning, flattened creases and folds, and mild scattered staining, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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