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Abraham Lincoln Autograph Note Signed as President, Dated 3 June 1864

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/17/2013

Abraham Lincoln autograph note signed as President. Dated 3 June 1864, Lincoln's note from the last year of his life reads in full, ''Let Capt. James S. Barnard a Commissary of Subsistence if the services of another can be made useful. / A. Lincoln / June 3, 1864''. His note appears on verso of a sheet of Department of the Gulf stationery, its front bearing a letter dated 12 October 1862. Single-page letter from Captain Alfred F. Puffer in New Orleans is addressed to James S. Barnard,reading in full, ''Sir, In reply to your esteemed favor of the 19th ult. the Comdg. Genl. directs me to say that he feels highly complimented by your desire to serve in his command but regrets that his Staff is already as full as the law allows. But if you can retain your commission and pay as a Major he would be most happy to welcome you as a Volunteer Aide. / Your Obt. Svt., / A.F. Puffer / Capt & A.D.C.'' Measures 5'' x 8''. Matted and framed to an overall size of 13'' x 20.75''. Creasing and light soiling, else near fine.