This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/27/2017
Abraham Lincoln signature as President, dated 14 February 1865, issuing amnesty to a Confederate soldier according to the Proclamation of Amnesty on 8 December 1863, where Confederates would be given amnesty if they took the oath of allegiance to the United States. Clipped endorsement shows the 1863 date along with the words ''and be discharged'', signed ''A Lincoln''. 3.25'' x 2'' slip is framed with an engraving of Lincoln to a total size of 12'' x 16.5''. Light wear to frame; slip is near fine.