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Abraham Lincoln autograph note signed as President, addressed to his Secretary of State William Seward and his Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Composed entirely in Lincoln's hand, note reads in full, ''Sec. of State, and of War, please give me their opinions whether this court named within can now be dispensed with consistently with the public service. A. Lincoln / Oct. 12, 1863''. Single page measures 7.75'' x 9.75''. Folds and very light soiling, overall very good condition with bold handwriting.