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1863 ABRAHAM LINCOLN Signed Civil War Commission

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LINCOLN SIGNED CIVIL WAR COMMISSION: A military commission signed by President Abraham Lincoln, recorded on August 1, 1864, appointing Greenlief (sic) P. Davis (b. 1864, of Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts) to Captain in the Veteran Reserve

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1865 Historic REVERDY JOHNSON Imprint + Signature: Abraham Lincoln Related 1865 "Reverdy Johnson" as a Senator Civil War Era Imprint "Illegality of Military Commissions in the United States, and Especially of the One Organized for the Trial of the Par

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1861 Civil War Passport Signed WILLIAM H. SEWARD: Autographs 1861 Civil War US Passport Signed by “William H Seward” WILLIAM H. SEWARD (1801-1872). U.S. Secretary of State under President Abraham Lincoln, Negotiated “Seward’s Folly” being t

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LINCOLN SIGNED DISCHARGE NOTE DATED 1864: LINCOLN SIGNED DISCHARGE NOTE DATED 1864. Abraham Lincoln’s legacy is based on his momentous achievements: he successfully waged a political struggle and civil war that preserved the Union, ende

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1863 Vice President HANNIBAL HAMLIN Civil War ALS: Autographs Hannibal Hamlin Vice President under President Abraham Lincoln 1863-Dated Civil War Autograph Letter Signed HANNIBAL HAMLIN (1809-1891). 15th Vice President of the United States (1861"1865)

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Gideon Welles & David Porter SIGNED US Naval Order: Historical document from the American Civil War, dated October 1, 1863. Signed by Gideon Welles (1802-1878), U.S. Secretary of the Navy (1861-1869) serving under President Abraham Lincoln. Also signed

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Secy of War SIMON CAMERON - Ltr Signed: Simon Cameron (1799-1889) Politician. Cameron represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate and served as Secretary of War under President Abraham Lincoln at the start of the Civil War. He admi

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Military Photos Ephemera Winfield Scott Signature: Lot consists of civil war photos, engraving of Abraham Lincoln, an framed engraving of Gen. Winfield Scott with his signature, a book on Abe Lincoln, letters & addresses R B Hayes signed (?) engraving

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Antique CDV Abraham Lincoln Civil War Era 1860's: Antique CDV Abraham Lincoln Civil War Era 1860's. Very good condition for its age. 4" by 2 3/8". Publisher not shown on card.

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1863 ABRAHAM LINCOLN Signed Civil War Commission

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Fully Signed “Abraham Lincoln” Civil War Commission
ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809-1865). 16th President of the United States, serving throughout the American Civil War until his Assassination at Ford’s Theater by John Wilkes Booth in April of 1865.
March 12, 1863-Dated Civil War, Partially-Printed Document on Vellum, Signed “Abraham Lincoln,” as President of the United States, being a superior quality Union Officers Military Commission appointing T.K. Church as Captain and Assistant Quartermaster of Volunteers, Choice Extremely Fine. This original 17.5” x 13.75” Civil War document has a strong rich 3” long signature “Abraham Lincoln” in the lower right with just a fold line running across, and also has a 3.25” signature of Edwin Stanton as Secretary of War. This marvelous, official, United States Commission Certificate is decorated with large, ornate vignettes near the top and bottom, the large official bright Green Seal is fully intact at the upper left, engraved by J. V. N. & C. H. Throop in Washington. This impressive certificate is in extremely nice condition having a clean bright appearance, typical folds, but no holes or tears. A wonderful, premium quality, Fully Signed “Abraham Lincoln” as President example for display.

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1863 ABRAHAM LINCOLN Signed Civil War Commission

Name: 1863 ABRAHAM LINCOLN Signed Civil War Commission
SKU: 50411478
Price: 7000 USD
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