January 2016 Auction Ends Thursday, January 28th, 5pm Pacific

Lot #199:

Abraham Lincoln 1863 Military Commission Signed as President -- Signed With Full ''Abraham Lincoln'' Signature

As President, Abraham Lincoln signs his full name to a U.S. Army document dated 3 March 1863, appointing Lemuel B. Norton to the position of ''Captain in the Signal Corps''. Document is co-signed by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Signed ''Abraham Lincoln'' at lower right, above decorative war vignette. Document measures 14'' x 18.75''. Fold through signature, overall in very good condition, with a prominent signature by Lincoln.