Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.5, December 3, 1903. President Roosevelt appoints Frederic H. Smith as “Second Lieutenant in the Artillery Corps in the service of the United States.” Beautifully signed at the conclusion by President Roosevelt and countersigned by Secretary of War Elihu Root. The blue seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In fine condition. An especially clean document highlighted by its bold, prominent signatures. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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