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William Howard Taft Signed Naval Commission

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William Howard Taft Signed Naval Commission
<B>William Howard Taft Document Signed,</B></I> "<I>Wm H Taft</B></I>", one page, partially printed, vellum, 15.5" x 19.5", Washington, D.C., April 13, 1911. George Beaman is named a Rear Admiral on the Retired List. Appropriate eagle, patriotic and maritime vignettes with a blue seal affixed. Very fine condition. This U.S. Navy commission was a formality since it merely acknowledges Beaman's position already held for a dozen years. George Beaman was a Civil War veteran and carer officer. His last active posting was as Paymaster for the Boston Navy Yard.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Large (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)