Signed Navy Vice Admiral Spanish-American & President Teddy Roosevelt War Aide

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Signed Navy Vice Admiral Spanish-American War and aide to President Teddy Theodore Roosevelt.
Hand signed letter from Vice Admiral Andrews who served.at the highest level during multiple wars. 100% authentic and guaranteed to  pass any 3rd party authentication process such as JSA or PSA. Very incredible piece of US Navy war history! Content includes references to serving 2 US Presidents as an aide.
Adolphus Andrews (October 7, 1879 - June 19, 1948) was a decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of Vice Admiral. A Naval Academy graduate and veteran of three wars, he is most noted for his service as Commander, Eastern Sea Frontier during the World War II.
During the Spanish–American War in summer 1898, he participated in the naval blockade of Cuba and bombardment of coastal targets.
Andrews was subsequently attached to the gunboat USS Dolphin, which served as the Presidential Yacht for Theodore Roosevelt. He also held additional duty as Aide at the White House. He was assigned to the William H. Taft's Presidential Yacht USS Mayflower in October 1910 and served as Executive officer until May 1911.
Andrews subsequently returned to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland and served as Aide to the Superintendent and Secretary of the Academic Board, Captain John H. Gibbons until April 1914.
Pearl Harbor Court of Inquiry
Following the death of Secretary Knox in April 1944, his successor James V. Forrestal ordered that a Naval Court of Inquiry be convened to investigate the facts surrounding the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and to assess any culpability borne by members of the Navy. The Court consisted of Andrews; Admiral Orin G. Murfin, who served as President of the Court, and Admiral Edward C. Kalbfus.
Condition is "Used". Shipped with USPS First Class.