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Abraham Lincoln Signature on Sheet with Additional Signatures by Henry Clay, Philip H. Sheridan, and Ulysses S. Grant....
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A single sheet signed by Lincoln, Clay, Grant, and Sheridan all dated on days they were recorded to have been at Independence Hall
Abraham Lincoln Signature on Sheet with Additional Signatures by
Henry Clay, Philip H. Sheridan, and Ulysses S. Grant. One page,
6 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches, mounted to a larger sheet and matted to an
overall size of 11 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches, Philadelphia; 1848-1876. A
very rare combination of signatures on a single sheet, signed at
Independence Hall. Each signature is dated by its author,
corresponding to pivotal events in their respective histories as
national leaders.Abraham Lincoln signs "A Lincoln," dated February 22, 1861, the day before his arrival in Washington, D.C., to prepare for his inauguration as President. Lincoln gave a speech at Independence Hall on that day and raised a new 34-star flag to commemorate the admission of Kansas as the newest state (admitted January 29, 1861). February 22 was also celebrated as George Washington's Birthday, a major patriotic holiday. Lincoln's poignant address was delivered in the Assembly Room, the historic chamber where both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution had been signed nearly a century earlier, invoked Washington's legacy, emphasizing union and liberty, to appeal to moderates and Unionists. Lincoln's election had provoked fierce opposition in the South, prompting seven states (South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas) to secede from the Union. Well aware of the potential threat of assassination, Lincoln traveled covertly to the capital the next day, disguising himself in a felt hat and slouching to mask his distinctive height.
Lincoln would return to Independence Hall four years later-this time, tragically, in a casket. On April 22, 1865, his body lay in state in the Assembly Room in a macabre echo of the journey that had first brought him there.
Henry Clay signs "H Clay of Ashland," dated February 29, 1848. His visit to Independence Hall was to deliver a commemorative speech honoring former President John Quincy Adams, who had passed away on February 23. A prominent Whig leader, Clay was actively seeking the party's presidential nomination, competing against General Zachary Taylor, whom he considered too militaristic to effectively lead the nation. Although Clay never explicitly stated it, his reservations about Taylor likely stemmed, in part, from personal tragedy. Clay's own son had died the previous year during the Mexican-American War, in which Taylor had served as a General. Despite Clay's considerable support among northern Whigs, Taylor ultimately secured the nomination.
Philip H. Sheridan signs "Phil. H. Sheridan / Maj Genl / u. s. a.," dated September 27, 1867. Sheridan visited Independence Hall during a stop on his journey north from New Orleans, after being appointed commander of the Department of the Missouri. Hailed as a hero of the Union, Sheridan's arrival in Philadelphia was met with a parade and dense crowds. He stayed in the city for a single night before continuing to Kansas, where he was assigned to replace General Winfield Scott Hancock in the ongoing conflict with the Sioux and Cheyenne tribes.
Ulysses S. Grant signs "U. S. Grant," dated May 11, 1876. He was in Philadelphia to open the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, the first World's Fair to be held in the United States. The nation's one-hundredth birthday occurred amidst intense political and economic turbulence, following the Civil War, the Panic of 1873, and the large-scale failures of Reconstruction. Nonetheless, Americans were eager to celebrate a moment of progress; the fair's opening day, May 10, was commemorated by the ringing of the Liberty Bell at Independence Hall, drawing a crowd of over 100,000 people gathered to listen to President Grant's opening address.
Condition: Tight matted, touching Sheridan's signature. Moderately toned with a few light spots of foxing. Offset toning to the mat. Backing has become detached from board at three sides; a few spots of loss and scattered staining to the mounting sheet, not affecting the letter.
Reference: "Address at Independence Hall." Lincoln Home National Historic Site. National Park Service.
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