U.S. Surgeon General who tended Abraham Lincoln and James Garfield after they were shot, and who was in attendance at Lincoln’s deathbed. Ink sentiment and signature, “Very respectfully yours, J. K. Barnes, Surg. Gen’l, U.S.A., Washington D.C.,” on a lightly lined off-white 5 x 8 sheet of Surgeon General’s Office letterhead, dated January 2, 1873. In fine condition, with mild toning and soiling, folds (away from writing), and removal traces to reverse. R&R COA.
