May 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, May 29th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/29/2012
Civil War-dated document signed by Abraham Lincoln as President, datelined Washington, 12 March 1863. Partially printed document on vellum bears an attractive full signature by the President, ''Abraham Lincoln'', counter-signed by William Seward as Secretary of State. 16.75 x 14'' document appoints Michael Larner to the Levy Court of Washington County in the District of Columbia. Matted and framed with a portrait of Lincoln and an engraving of the Emancipation Proclamation. Lightly toned, more so to extremeties, and faint dampstain to far right corner. Overall in very good condition, nicely preserved, with a clear, bold signature by Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln Document Signed as President -- 12 March 1863
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