Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 15.5 x 19.25, May 16, 1910. President Taft appoints Washington J. Sanborn as “Lieutenant-Colonel on the retired list of the Army in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by President Taft and countersigned by Secretary of War Jacob M. Dickinson. The blue War Office seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. Central vertical and horizontal folds, light toning, and Taft’s signature quite light but legible, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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