Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 21 x 16, July 14, 1898. President McKinley appoints Arthur M. Edwards as a "First Lieutenant of Infantry, in the service of the United States." Signed at the conclusion by William McKinley and countersigned by Secretary of War Russell A. Alger. Lower left retains the original blue War Office seal. In very good to fine condition, with creasing, toning, and scattered light foxing. Accompanied by a sheet music booklet for 'Molly O'Toole: An Irish Love Song,' with words and music written, composed, and published by Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur M. Edwards of Contoocook, New Hampshire.
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