Grover Cleveland Presidential Appointment
Appointment letter of Seaton Schroeder in September of 1893 as a Lieutenant-Commander in the Navy. Schroeder took part in the siege of Manila during the Spanish-American war, became the Chief Intelligence Officer of the Navy in 1903, and commanded the fourth division of the Great White Fleet. He was also promoted to Rear Admiral in 1909 with a fairly long and successful naval career. After coming back to active duty during WWI, Schroeder died in 1922. Additionally, this appointment letter also possesses the signature of Hilary H. Herbert, the Secretary of the Navy during Cleveland’s second term in office.
Measurements: Frame: 31 x 26.25 inches Document: 18 x 15 inches
