Civil War Auction
Lot 134:
This commission document is dated September 9th 1861 and is signed by President Abraham Lincoln and Sec. of War Simon Cameron. It is a printed document on vellum is for the appointment of Leslie Smith to Second Lieutenant on the April 13th 1861 to the “First Regiment of Infantry”. It has embossed blue seal affixed upper left and Sept 9th 1861 filing date in upper left corner. The vellum has fold creases and is very wrinkled but it doesn’t distract. It is tastefully matted and framed in 21.75″ x 26″ frame. The frame shows some wear on back and appears to be more modern made and we might assume it has UV protected glass. Signatures are strong and clear. This is a rare chance to have an original Lincoln autograph.
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