June 2012 Auction Ends Thursday, June 28th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/28/2012
Abraham Lincoln document signed ''Abraham Lincoln'' as President. Dated 2 October 1861, document appoints Nathaniel K. Sargent to Collector of the Customs for the District of Kennebunk in the State of Maine. Countersigned by Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury. Partially-printed document bears an embossed Treasury seal. The top of the document bears Lincoln's name and title printed in large lettering: ''President of the United States of America''. Measures 16.75'' x 11''. Toning and dampstaining with slight rippling to top edge. Separation to the upper third of central vertical fold, and a small chip at upper left corner. Very good condition.
Abraham Lincoln Signed Appointment as President -- 1861
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