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[Abraham Lincoln]: Grant Declines a Request for Lincoln's Autograph. ...
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[Abraham Lincoln]: Grant Declines a Request for Lincoln's Autograph. 5"x 3" slip of folded writing paper inscribed: "I would gladly accommodate you but I have not a single copy of Mr. Lincoln's signature left except such as are attached to commissions. [signed] U. S. Grant". For some unknown reason, Grant did not want to part with his military commissions signed by Lincoln. Handsomely matted and framed with CDVs of Lincoln and Grant plus a caption card. The frame was designed by Donald Dow and produced by Newcomb Macklin of Chicago.Auction Info
2015 January 24 The Donald P. Dow Collection of Lincolniana Americana & Political Grand Format Auction - Dallas #6128 (go to Auction Home page)
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January, 2015
24th
Saturday
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