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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 25 March 1861. Here, Lincoln appoints Franklin Spalding as a Collector of Customs. Document reads in part, ''…Know Ye, That reposing special trust and confidence in the Integrity, Diligence and Distinction of Franklin Spalding, I have nominated, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint him Collector of the Customs for the District of Niagara in the State of New York and authorize and empower him to execute and fulfill the duties of that Office, according to law, and to have and to hold, the said Office with all the rights…legally appertaining unto him, the said Franklin Spalding…'' Also signed by Secretary of the Treasury Salmon Chase. Elegant black and gilt frame measures 25.75'' x 21.75''. Large document, measuring 18.75'' x 14.5'', has light creasing on left side and an ink blot above Lincoln's signature, otherwise near fine.