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Abraham Lincoln ANS

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Abraham Lincoln ANS
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Abraham Lincoln autograph note signed as President, dated 5 February 1864. Lincoln writes his note on a letter he received from Kentucky Judge Henry Pirtle, who encourages Lincoln to promote his son: ''…My son, Alfred Pirtle has been in the Federal service ever since the 18th Sept. 1861, when Buckner threatened Louisville. He went that day as a volunteer to meet the army of traitors…he set about assisting Col. Curran Pope in raising the Ky. regiment of infantry afterwords called the 15th…Governor Tod soon gave him a commission in the 10th Ohio…at the battle of Stone River…at the battle of Chicamauga, where his general was killed…I take the liberty to enclose to you copies of the letter of Generals Sheridan, McCook, Rousseau and Thomas to the Governor of Kentucky recommending him for a field office…He has great anxiety to be useful in putting down the rebellion…He is a young man of fine education, has had experience in the office of the Assistant Adjutant General, having acted as such for a considerable time. Pardon me while, with much deference and respect, I ask you to give him the appointment of Assistant Adjutant General, with the rank of Major. He would rather be in the field…He is now at Louisville, detailed on a General court martial by Maj. Genl. Foster.'' In response, Lincoln writes on verso of letter, ''I would like for Judge Pirtle to be obliged in this case, if it can be consistently done. A. Lincoln / Feb. 5, 1864''. Of interest is that Lincoln could not get Pirtle the promotion -- the soldier achieved no higher rank and left the service six months later. Gilt frame with rich gray mat measures 30.5'' x 16.75''. Letter, on four pages, measures 15'' x 9.5'', with Lincoln's note and signature displayed. Near fine condition.