DescriptionYou are bidding on an original very rare President Theodore Roosevelt (as President) and William H. Taft (as Secretary of War) dual hand signed large 16 by 20 inch appointment document dated 23 June 1904. Roosevelt and Taft, in this presidential document, appoint West Point graduate, Walter Singles, as "Second Lieutenant in the Artillery Corps". 23 June 1904 was a significant day for President Roosevelt as he was nominated on that day, in his own right, to be the Republ...ican presidential nominee for the upcoming 1904 presidential election. Walter Singles had an illustrious military career, which included being transferred to Panama by Roosevelt in 1906 to lead a horse artillery unit during the construction of the Panama canal (see link: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/panama-horse-artillery-antique-1906-503873458).The signatures are boldly hand signed by Roosevelt and Taft in pen. The item is in excellent condition for its age and would look fantastic framed.This is a true piece of history with great content regarding the Roosevelt and Panama connection, and is a rare opportunity to get a presidential document dual signed by two U.S. Presidents--Roosevelt and Taft!In relation to the Theodore Roosevelt and William H. Taft signatures, I guarantee that they are original, and are not pre-printed, secretarial or stamped signatures; the signatures are definitely hand signed by Roosevelt and Taft themselves. In guaranteeing the item's 100% authenticity, I will provide a full money back guarantee. Please look at my 100% positive feedback and bid with confidence. I have started the auction at an extremely low start, with no reserve! Good luck bidding.Please also see my other auction, which is a President Andrew Jackson hand signed land grant, as president, dated 1829. Don't hesitate to ask any question. ShippingThis item will be shipped via Australia Post registered airmail to overseas buyers and domestic. This is the most reliable and secure method of shipping. Specifics can be worked out at the end of the auction.