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Abraham Lincoln Signed Civil War Military Appointment, In Phenomenal Condition





President Abraham Lincoln signs a military appointment for "George Mc Mullin" to "Second Lieutenant in the Third Regiment of Cavalry". Dated "February 24, 1863". Boldly signed by President Abraham Lincoln "Abraham Lincoln", and countersigned by Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton. Lovely large document, 15.5" x 19.5", in exceptionally bright condition with a clear richly penned Lincoln signature.





The 3rd U.S. Cavalry consisted of the formerly called Regiment of Mounted Riflemen during the Civil War. Originally stationed in Missouri, the unit was reorganized at the start of the Civil War as the 3rd U.S. Cavalry Regiment on 3 August 1861. E Company pursued the retreating Confederates all the way back to Texas until 22 April. Following this action, the regiment traveled to Jefferson Barracks on 23 November, then to Union occupied Memphis Tennessee, where it remained until October 1863, later to be tasked by General William T. Sherman to perform various reconnaissance missions as part of his army's advance guard. From May 1864 until the end of the war, the 3rd Cavalry Regiment was stationed in Arkansas. Their duties included "preventing the organization of enemy commands, capturing guerrilla bands and escorting trains."





A very rare example in such superb condition.



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