Two partly printed DSs, both signed as president, both approximately 15.5 x 19, dated 1901 and 1907. Both are military appointments for Michael H. Barry, promoting him to the rank of first lieutenant, and later captain, of the artillery. Both are signed at the conclusion by Roosevelt, as well as his secretaries of war. Accompanied by five other documents issued to Barry during his career, including promotions to major and colonel in the Coast Artillery Corps, and non-commissioned appointments into the First Regiment of artillery. Also included is a full-length portrait of Barry in full dress uniform. Moderate wrinkling, toning, and soiling, one of Roosevelt’s signatures faded, but still mostly legible, and scattered edge wear, otherwise very good condition. The blue seals are creased and worn, with scattered paper loss. Barry, a native of Milford, New Hampshire, joined the army in 1887, and was assigned to the First US Artillery at Fort Custer, Kansas. He would go on to fight in the Indian Wars against the Sioux, after which he was transferred to Cuba. He fought in the Spanish-American War as a member of Roosevelt’s unit, and participated in the battle of San Juan Hill, where he received the Purple Heart for a gunshot wound incurred during the battle. After working his way up the ranks, he served in France during World War I, with the rank of colonel. He eventually retired in 1922, after over 36 years of service to his country. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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