Partly-printed DS as president, signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 20.5 x 15.75, February 9, 1912. President Taft appoints Edward J. Oliver as "Second Lieutenant in the Philippine Scouts, in the service of the United States." Signed at the conclusion in ink by President Taft and countersigned by Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson. The crisp blue seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. Framed to an overall size of 22 x 17. In fine condition, with light vertical creasing.
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