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Abraham Lincoln Autograph Endorsement Signed Abraham Lincoln Autograph Endorsement Signed

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Abraham Lincoln Autograph Endorsement Signed Abraham Lincoln Autograph Endorsement Signed
<B>Abraham Lincoln Autograph Endorsement Signed</B></I> "<I>A Lincoln</B></I>" on an Autograph Letter Signed by Maj. Gen. John A. Dix. One page, 9.5" x 7.5", np, October 13, 1863. The Dix letter from the Department of the East Headquarters in New York reads, "Mrs. Gallie's case, recommended to the Secy of War by Mr. Littlejohn a member of Congress, is very meritorious, and the undersigned begs to write in the recommendation." Lincoln writes, "<I>Hon. Secretary of the War, please see and hear this lady.</B></I>" then signs and dates it. Researching the Civil War personnel records shows that there were two soldiers from New York named Gallie: James Gallie (40 years old) enlisted in June 1863 as a private and was discharged for disability that September. 22-year old Walter Gallie enlisted in May 1861 as a private, was promoted to corporal, and killed in battle June 1862 in South Carolina. This letter might possibly refer to the widow or mother of one of these soldiers. Fine condition; folds with just a small amount of soiling. From the Henry E. Luhrs Collection. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.