Two Theodore Roosevelt signed appointments related to Fred Dennett, 32nd Commissioner of the General Land Office, 1908-1913. 1st item: Presidential appointment document signed by both Theodore Roosevelt and Secretary of the Interior James Rudolph Garfield in black ink, dated March 18th, 1907, conferring the position of Assistant Commissioner of the General Land Office to Fred Dennett of Milton, North Dakota, "By transfer from Special Agent of the General Land Office @ $1800". Crane & Co Dalton Mass 1901 Parchment Deed No. 44 watermark, across top, center, and bottom of sheet. 17 1/8" H x 22" W. 2nd item: Presidential appointment document signed by both Theodore Roosevelt and Secretary of the Interior James Rudolph Garfield in black ink, dated December 12th, 1907, conferring the position of Assistant Commissioner of the General Land Office to Fred Dennett of Milton, North Dakota, "...to have and to hold the said Office with all rights and emoluments thereunto legally appertaining unto him, the said Fred Dennett during the pleasure of the President of the United States of America for the time being". Crane & Co Dalton Mass 1905 Parchment Deed No. 44 watermark, across top, center, and bottom of sheet. 17 1/8" H x 22" W. Both items early 20th century. Note: see other lots related to Fred Dennett in this auction. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition
1st item: Black scuffs, largest 3 1/2", edges of surface of sheet. Bends, edges of sheet. Black scuffs, largest 4", en verso. Light brown stains, largest 3/4", en verso. 2nd item: Black scuffs, largest 1/4", edges of surface of sheet. Bends, edges of sheet. Black scuffs, largest 6", en verso.