Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 22 x 18, March 5, 1913. Presidential cabinet appointment. In part: “Know ye that reposing special trust and confidence in the Patriotism, Integrity and Abilities of William C. Redfield of New York, I have nominated, and, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint him Secretary of Commerce.” Signed at the conclusion by President Wilson and countersigned by Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan. White paper seal affixed to lower left remains fully intact. In very good condition, with significant toning and staining to edges, lighter band of toning to right side, overall brittleness, and upper right corner detached but present; as most flaws reside to edges, the appointment could be nicely matted for clean display. Prior to this existed the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, which was split into separate divisions on March 4, 1913, the day of Wilson’s inauguration. A historically significant document that established a new cabinet position, tenth in the line of succession. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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