Lot 66
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano (1882-1945)., 32nd president of the U.S. (1933-1945).
DS as president, 16" x 19¾", [Washington DC], 1936 Jan 12. Presidential appointment of Malin Craig as "General [4-star] while serving as Chief of Staff of the Army", characteristic bold "Franklin D Roosevelt" in blue ink, also signed by "Geo. H. Dern" as Secretary of War. Docketed and boldly signed at upper left by Adjutant General "E.T. Conley". Accompanied by a TLS by Craig as Chief of Staff on War Dept. letterhead, 1936 Feb 13, responds to request for autograph, regrets that he cannot "furnish photographs as requested". Appointment has small nick at upper left and tiny seal fault, otherwise fresh and Fine. Craig's letter is Fine.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
Signed presidential appointments are rare after 1930. Roosevelt must have made an exception here because of the importance of Craig's position as Army Chief of Staff.
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