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As President, Abraham Lincoln sings his full name in black ink to a document, appointing Stillman E. Dana to the position of ''Deputy Postmaster at Portage City, in the State of Wisconsin'' on 18 April 1861, just 6 weeks after Lincoln officially took office and less than a week after Fort Sumter. Lincoln signs boldly and clearly ''Abraham Lincoln'' at lower right. Document retains its paper seal at lower left and is co-signed by Secretary of State, William H. Seward. Measures 15'' x 9.75''. 2'' closed tear to top edge, 0.5'' closed tear to left edge, small losses to right edge at folds, minor holes at intersecting folds and minor creasing, but overall very good condition with little toning and striking signature.
Abraham Lincoln April 1861 Signed Appointment as President -- Less Than a Week After the Start of the Civil War
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