Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 13.75 x 17, July 23, 1912. President Taft appoints Robert E. P. Elmer as "an Ensign in the Navy." Signed at the conclusion by President Taft and countersigned by the Acting Secretary of the Navy. The blue Navy Department seal affixed at the bottom remains intact. Professionally double-matted using archival materials and framed under premium UV protected anti-glare glass to an overall size of 20.5 x 23.75. In fine condition, with light overall rippling.
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