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

Lot #198:

Abraham Lincoln Document Signed as President -- With Bold ''Abraham Lincoln'' Signature -- Lincoln Appoints an Anti-Slavery Speaker as U.S. Attorney Just Days Before the Civil War

As President, Abraham Lincoln signs his full name in black ink to a document, appointing Edwin C. Larned as ''Attorney of the United States in & for the Northern District of Illinois'' on 28 March 1861. Lincoln entered office just 24 days prior, on 4 March 1861, and the Civil War would break out 15 days later. Larned was an anti-slavery public speaker and personal friend of Lincoln. Document is co-signed by William H. Seward, Secretary of State, and retains its Presidential paper seal at lower left. Document measures 15.5'' x 9.5'', framed to 20.5'' x 15.5''. Minor holing at fold intersections, otherwise near fine with a bold signature by Lincoln.