Autograph endorsement as president, signed “A. Lincoln,” on an off-white 5 x 1 slip, dated December 15, 1862, in full: “If there is a vacancy of Asst. Qt. M. not already promised—let Capt. Gardner have it.” Attractively velvet-matted and framed with a small portrait, an information card, and five short strands of Lincoln’s hair encapsulated in a plastic cube, given by the president to Mrs. Caroline Wright, wife of Governor Joseph A. Wright of Indiana, as a token of their friendship. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Historical Shop. A highly desirable and uncommon pairing of artifacts. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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