Lot 649
Lincoln, Abraham. Autograph endorsement signed ("A. Lincoln") as President, written on the verso of a 7¼ x 8¾" telegram, n.p., March 28, 1864. Minor ink brushing, else fine.
The President writes: "Will Col. Fry please call and see me about this case. A. Lincoln / March 28, 1864" in reply to a telegram on a printed form, "The following Telegram received at Washington.1864," which says, "Johnson can be heard. I know you will stand by your friends when they are right. Please answer at Trenton. Yours James M. Seovel(?)."
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from Charles Hamilton auction, October 29, 1981.
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