Personal friend and law partner of Lincoln (1828–1893), who took it upon himself to serve as Lincoln’s bodyguard once he became president. Ink signature, “Your obdt servt, Ward H. Lamon, U. S. Marshal, D.C.,” on an off-white 3 x 1.25 slip affixed to a 5.5 x 8.75 sheet bearing an affixed biography and clipped Lincoln & Lamon law firm ad. Scattered toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
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