War-dated handwritten endorsement as president, signed “A. Lincoln,” one page, 3 x 2.75, January 26, 1865. In full: “Let these men take the oath of Dec. 8, 1863 & be discharged.” Double matted and gilt framed with a seated portrait of Lincoln, to an overall size of 25 x 19. Even in the midst of the Civil War, one of Lincoln’s primary concerns was a rapid return to normalcy during the process of Reconstruction. On December 8, 1863, he issued the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction, which provided a means of repatriating “those who resume their allegiance” even though the war was still in progress. One immediate result was that those who took an oath of loyalty were issued a full pardon. Some scattered light toning and foxing and Lincoln’s writing a shade or two light, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.
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