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Abraham Lincoln DS 1864

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Abraham Lincoln DS 1864
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Abraham Lincoln military appointment signed ''Abraham Lincoln'' and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. One vellum page partly-printed measuring 15.75'' x 19.75'' and dated 1 April 1864. With handsome engraved military and patriotic vignettes, and dark blue seal of the Department of War in the upper left. The document appoints ''John Hamilton…Second Lieutenant in the First regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States.'' Docketing writing in red to upper left, intersecting folds and scattered toning. Overall very good condition.