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Abraham Lincoln

Early war appointment of a Brigade Surgeon

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Early war appointment of a Brigade Surgeon

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 13 x 17, August 9, 1861. President Lincoln appoints J. D. Robinson a “Brigade Surgeon of Volunteers in service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Lincoln and countersigned by the acting secretary of war. Handsomely cloth-matted and framed with a portrait of Lincoln to an overall size of 33.25 x 29.5. Lincoln’s signature and written portions of document faded and very light, but still mostly legible, intersecting folds with a horizontal fold passing through signature, and some moderate rippling, otherwise very good condition. The white seal is worn, but intact. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #416 - Ended October 16, 2013





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