Lot 105
Lincoln, Abraham. Several Van Burens are listed by Heitman - the one to whom Lincoln refers is uncertain. The envelope upon which this note was written was originally sent to Lincoln, bearing his name and address in beautiful script. Written over this, in an unknown hand, are the words "Brigade General," and in yet another unknown hand in red ink some sort of coded date. Lincoln's message is interrupted but not affected by a portion of the original address. Envelope is moderately yellowed with significant water stain at the lower end (not affecting any of the writing on the envelope.). 16th President of the United States, 1861-1865.
Autograph Note Signed as President. One page, Octavo, written vertically on recto of a previously-used envelope, n.p. [Washington DC], April 27, 1863. Listed in Basler's Collected Works First Supplement (page 186). Addressed to "Secretary of War," President Lincoln request's Edwin Stanton to.
"please see Col. Van Burne who thinks there are recommendations on file in his favor from Gen. Banks & others. A. Lincoln April 27, 1863."
Fine.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000.
Ex Superior's Paul Richard's Estate Sale, February 2, 1994. Lot 402.
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