William H. Taft (1857-1930), 27th president of the United States, original pen signature on "The President of the United States of America" document appointing William Crozier to the position of "Chief of ordnance with the rank of Brigadier-General"; counter-signed by Robert Shaw Oliver, Acting Secretary of war, and dated 17th December, 1909. Attractively framed & glazed, overall 62 x 54 cm.