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Abraham Lincoln

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:NA Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Abraham Lincoln

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Auction Date:2016 Feb 10 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:236 Commercial St., Suite 100, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, February 8, 1864. President Lincoln directs “the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the pardon of William McFadden.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Lincoln. In very good condition, with paper loss to upper left corner tip, pinholes to upper right corner, and a uniform block of toning.

McFadden had been sentenced to six months imprisonment and ordered to pay a fine of six cents for aiding a deserter in his escape to Canada. Upon the recommendation of Congressman Augustus Frank, President Lincoln saw fit to pardon McFadden after he had served half of his prison term. An interesting format boasting a bold presidential signature.