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Abraham Lincoln DS 1864

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Abraham Lincoln DS 1864
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Document signed by President Abraham Lincoln on 1 August 1864 in connection with the appointment of a military captain. Document features a clear Presidential signature in brown ink with a green seal and countersigned ''E.M. Stanton'' by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Engraved ''President of the United States of America'' on top with an illustration along the bottom. Document reads in full: ''To all who shall see these presents greeting: Know ye that reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity and abilities of Theodore E. Kickeler I have nominated, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint him Captain in the Veteran Reserve Corps in the service of the United States: to rank as such from the twenty eighth day of August eighteen hundred and sixty three. He is therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Captain by doing and performing all manner of things thereunto belonging. And I do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under his command to be obedient to his orders as Captain. And he is to observe and follow such orders and directions from time to time, as he shall receive from me, or the future President of the United States of America, or the General or other superior Officers set over him, according to the rules and discipline of War. This Commission to continue in force during the pleasure of the President of the United States for the time being.'' Large, 19.5'' x 16'' document has some small spots of dampstaining, not affecting signature. Expected folds, toning and minimal chipping at edges. Very good condition.