William McKINLEY (1843-1901), 25th president of the United States, original pen signature on "The President of the United States of America" document appointing Mervyn Chandos Buckey to the title of "Second Lieutenant"; counter-signed by Robert Alger, Secretary of war, and dated 7th July, 1897. Attractively framed & glazed, overall 62 x 54 cm.