TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Navy Department letterhead, March 14, 1918. Official letter to Assistant Paymaster John F. O'Brien, relating to a temporary advancement in rank, in full: "1. You will be regarded and recognized as holding the rank of Lieutenant (Temporary) from and including February 1, 1918, the date upon which your 'running mate' in the Line attained the same. 2. This is a temporary promotion in rank and not n grade, no examination is required, and no commission will be issued to you covering same, this letter being in lieu thereof. 3. By direction of the President of the United States." In fine condition, with scattered light foxing.
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