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Abraham Lincoln document signed as President, just eleven days after his inauguration in 1861. Military appointment dated 15 March 1861 appoints ''William B. Dayton...Second Lieutenant of Infantry''. Elegantly signed by Lincoln with his full name to lower right, ''Abraham Lincoln''. Countersigned by Simon Cameron as Secretary of War, and with blindstamped seal at lower left. Visible portion of document measures 13.5'' x 8.5'', framed to 21'' x 16''. Uniform toning and restoration along folds on verso. Very good to near fine condition.