Lot 75
Wilson (Thomas) Woodrow (1856-1924)., DS as president, 15" x 19", Washington, 1916 Nov 27. Presidential appointment of Edward O.C. Ord as "Major on the Retired List of the Army", countersigned by "Newton D. Baker" as Secretary of War. Folds and crinkling, none affecting the signatures, War Dept. seal missing, otherwise Fine, matted with oval portrait of Wilson and framed to an overall 29" x 24½".
Estimate 500 - 750
Ord, who was actually Edward O.C. Ord II, was the son of Major General Edward O.C. Ord, the namesake of Ft. Ord in California.
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