Lot 423
Lincoln, Abraham. Autograph note signed ("A. Lincoln"), 1¾ x 3 in., n.p., 29 Dec. 1864. President Lincoln writes a pass for a lady to visit her brother, who is a prisoner of war: "Allow Mr. Brown & Lady to visit her a [sic] brother a prisoner of war at Fort Delaware." Uneven toning, else fine. Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 10 x 11½ in. Many of the Confederate prisoners held at Fort Delaware were captured at Gettysburg.
Accompanied by a carte de visite of President Lincoln with backstamp of E. & H.T. Anthony, New York, "From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery." Corners of mount are trimmed, one small spot in background. The CDV is housed in a 12¼ x 11 in. frame matching the one holding the above ANS; the CDV was temporarily removed to examine the photographer's imprint.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.
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