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Abraham Lincoln DS

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Abraham Lincoln DS
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Abraham Lincoln document signed as President, dated 1 July 1864 from Washington D.C. Countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Here, Lincoln appoints Henry M. Bragg as Aide de Camp with rank of Captain. Attractive, post-facto commission, as Bragg was already serving as aide-de-camp to General Gillmore when the latter demanded the surrender of Fort Sumter in August of 1863. Bragg himself was depicted by print-makers Currier and Ives raising the Union Flag over Fort Sumter when it was recaptured. Ornate document is boldly signed ''Abraham Lincoln'', with patriotic motifs depicted at top and bottom, and original royal blue seal intact. Document, measuring 15'' x 19'' has minor foxing and creasing throughout, with a crease running through Lincoln's signature. Also includes docketing in red ink by Assistant Adjutant General Ed Townsend at top left. Overall very good condition.