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Theodore Roosevelt and William H. Taft

Superlative Roosevelt-Taft military appointment

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Superlative Roosevelt-Taft military appointment

Choice partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Theodore Roosevelt” as president and “Wm. H. Taft” as secretary of war, one page, 15.75 x 20, January 31, 1905. President Roosevelt appoints Otto Becker as “Paymaster, with the rank of Major.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Roosevelt and countersigned by Secretary of War Taft. The blue seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In fine condition. A positively gorgeous, bright document boasting bold, crisp signatures of two American presidents. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #450 - Ended April 15, 2015





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