DS as president, one page, 10.25 x 14, June 5, 1924. President Coolidge authorizes a diplomat to sign a treaty, in part: "Reposing special trust and confidence in the integrity, prudence and ability of William W. Russell, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Dominican Republic, I have invested him with full and all manner of power and authority…to conclude and sign a Convention as contained in the Agreement of Evacuation in the form published on September 23, 1922, the same to be transmitted to the President of the United States for his ratification." Neatly and crisply signed at the conclusion by President Coolidge and countersigned by Secretary of State Charles E. Hughes. The embossed white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and staining to the edges, and a tear to the upper right corner.
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