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Abraham Lincoln

Invitation to a White House party: "The President and Mrs. Lincoln. At home, Tuesday Evening, March 1, 1864"

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Invitation to a White House party: "The President and Mrs. Lincoln. At home, Tuesday Evening, March 1, 1864"

Engraved presidential invitation to the White House, 5.25 x 2.5, reading: "The President and Mrs. Lincoln. At home, Tuesday Evening, March 1, 1864, From 9 until 12 o'clock." In fine condition, with a tiny chip to the upper left corner. On this day, President Lincoln submitted the nomination papers for Grant's promotion to lieutenant general to the Senate; that evening, the Lincolns entertained members of Congress and their families at the Executive Mansion.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs
  • Dates: #521 - Ended February 07, 2018