Civil War Auction
Lot 45:
This commission document is dated 24th of February 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 De Witt Clinton to “Judge Advocate with the rank of Major” on the 27th of May 1864. It has embossed blue seal affixed upper left and hard to read filing date in upper left corner. The vellum has fold creases and has been smoothed out when framed. It was framed many years ago in 16.25″ x 20.50″ frame. The frame shows some wear on back and it is our opinion it is time for the latest acid free framing and UV protective glass. Signatures are strong and faded a bit over time. This is a rare chance to have an original Lincoln autograph and this would be perfect in a law office on display.
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