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Abraham Lincoln As President Document Signed, one page, partially printed, vellum, 13.75" x 17.17.25", Washington, D.C., Feb... (Total: 1 Item)
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Abraham Lincoln As President Document Signed, one page, partially printed, vellum, 13.75" x 17.17.25", Washington, D.C., February 21, 1862, countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. An exceptionally nice Union officer's commission naming William E. Morford an "Assistant Quartermaster of Volunteers with the rank of Captain". Visually pleasing with engraved martial vignettes, a blue War Department seal and bold signatures. Smoothed folds, else excellent condition. Morford enlisted as a 1st Lieutenant and soon rose to become Captain of Co. "H", 1st New Jersey Cavalry. This commission documents his transfer to the Quartermaster Department, from which he was mustered out at war's end with the rank of Lt. Colonel.Auction Info
2007 October Grand Format Rare Books & Manuscripts Auction #675 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2007
25th-26th
Thursday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 12
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