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Abraham Lincoln military commission signed as President during the Civil War, appointing a Second Lieutenant on 1 August 1864. Lincoln elegantly signs with his full signature ''Abraham Lincoln'' at lower right, countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Vellum document measures 15.75'' x 19'', with intact green paper seal and military vignettes. Framed to 23.75'' x 28.25''. Some shadowing of seal from folding and light discoloration, overall in very good plus condition with an unusually bold signature by Lincoln.