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Abraham Lincoln autograph letter signed as President, "A. Lincoln". Letter addressed to George M. Weston in Augusta, Maine is datelined the Executive Mansion, 28 September 1861, entirely in Lincoln's hand. Content reads, "My dear sir, Some time ago I told your brother if he would get Gen. Ripley to say he denies his (your brother's) acceptance as Military Store keeper I would be inclined to appoint him. He brought in a note from Gen. Ripley saying he was competent, but in which he does not say he wishes his appointment and seemed to think he had got what I suggested - I however wrote the Sec. of War favorable to his appointment…A. Lincoln". 2pp. letter measures 4.25" x 7". Light dampstaining to lower blank margin of second leaf and tape repairs to separation along edges, else near fine. Protectively housed in a beautiful 9" x 11.5" custom slipcase of deep blue fabric with ribbed black leather spine, lettered in gilt: "A.L.S. / Sept. 28, / 1861 / A. / Lincoln".
Abraham Lincoln Autograph Letter Signed as President -- Lincoln Soothes Ruffled Feathers: "…This morning your brother came to me again…and insisted that there is still another place…"
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