Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Theodore Roosevelt” as president and “Wm. H. Taft” as secretary of war, one page, 15 x 19, March 24, 1904. President Roosevelt appoints Richard M. Blatchford as “Major of Infantry in the service of the United States.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Roosevelt and Taft. The blue seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. Impressively cloth-matted and framed with an image of Roosevelt to an overall size of 32 x 29.5. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Blatchford served with distinction in both the Spanish–American War and World War I. A desirable, boldly signed document for an esteemed career Army officer. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA.
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