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Abraham Lincoln autograph endorsement signed as President, dated 5 January 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. Lincoln hand writes, ''Let this man take the oath of Dec. 8, 1863 & be discharged. / A. Lincoln / Jan. 5, 1865''. Endorsement measures 3.25'' x 3''. Period writing to verso. Overall very good condition. Bold writing and signature by Lincoln.