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Roosevelt, Theodore. Partly-printed Document Signed as President, one page, 16 x 20 in., Washington, July 1, 1905. Appointing John Holtman "First Lieutenant in the Philippine Scouts, in the service of the United States, under the authority conferred by Section 36 of the Act of Congress approved February 2, 1901…." Countersigned by Acting Secretary of War Robert Shaw Oliver. Blue Dept. of War seal is intact at lower left. Evenly toned. Boldly signed.

The Philippine Scouts were made up of native Filipinos assigned to the United States Army Philippine Department and generally under the command of American officers such as John Holtman, who is hereby appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt. The Scouts, who were given a suffix of (PS), to distinguish them from other U.S. Army units, were organized to combat the Philippine Revolution led by General Emilio Aguinaldo. They were used to subdue the fierce Moro tribes on the island of Mindana and to establish tranquility throughout the islands. They were also among the first United States Army units to be in combat during World War II, until the surrender of USAFFE in May 1942.
Estimated Value $700 - 1,000.

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