Lot 104
Lincoln, Abraham. The ensemble is matted in marble boards and framed, with hooks and an inscribed plaque together with an engraved portrait of Lincoln; all within a fine burl frame. Overall size 41 x 27". 16th President of the United States, 1861-1865.
Autograph Endorsement Signed as President. One page, quarto on December 27, 1861, being a response to a separate, one page, octavo, two-sided letter addressed to Simon Cameron, Secretary of War, dated December 16, 1861, recommending the appointment of Arthur Carrier as a Lieutenant in the Regular Army, signed by four U.S. Senators and others with their inscribed comments.
President Lincoln's handwritten response is as follows:
"Sir, / These recommendations are so very good that I hope they will be carefully considered at least. He has an idea of getting for Gen. J. H. Lane's staff which, if agreeable to Gen Lane, would gratify me. / A. Lincoln Dec. 27, 1861."
Fine.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.
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