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Naval Appointment document, 15.75" x 19.75,” partly-print and boldly signed at the conclusion with a nice full Presidential signature, “Theodore Roosevelt.” Dated February 27, 1906, Roosevelt appoints John M. Orchard as a "Commander in the Navy." Countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte; the Blue Navy Department seal remains affixed to lower vignette. Tastefully framed to an overall size of 25.75” x 30.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full PSA LOA. President Roosevelt-signed Naval documents are highly sought-after given his tenure as Assistant Secretary of the Navy.