Description: WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT SIGNED HITCHCOCK POSTMASTER APPOINTMENT 1911 SHAW MISSISSIPPIVery nice condition for the age. This has been stored rolled for many years. Please see all photos and ask if in doubt. Passed down in the familyPresident Taft appointed for a term of four years, Frank L. Ratliff, Postmaster, of Shaw, Mississippi in Bolivar County, December 13th, 1910 and this was signed by both President Taft and Frank H. Hitchcock, Postmaster General, January 9th, 1911 in Washington, DC.Mr. Ratliff would go on to serve as Postmaster of Shaw until his retirement in 1923 at age 70. He died in 1944 at age 91.He is buried with his wife and other family members at Shaw Cemetery in Shaw, Mississippi.This will be shipped rolled as seen in last photo....shipping costs include insuranceStored in a pet and smoke free homeDimensions: ~16" x ~21"Thanks for stopping by!
Price: 650 USD
Location: Falls Church, Virginia
End Time: 2025-01-29T19:50:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Presidential
President: William Howard Taft
Signed by: William Howard Taft/Frank H. Hitchcock
FRANK H. HITCHCOCK SIGNED: POSTMASTER GENERAL
Signed: Yes
Autograph Authentication: Not Authenticated
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
SHAW, MISSISSIPPI: 1910 POSTMASTER APPOINTMENT
