Secretary of State under Lincoln. LS, one page, 8 x 10, Department of State letterhead, June 23, 1863. Request to the Postmaster General. In part, “To enable me to comply with a request of our Minister at Lisbon…I will thank you to furnish me with two perfect sets of our postage stamps, which he desires to present the Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Portugal.” Office notation to top left, expected folds, a touch of light toning and a small ink blot to middle initial, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
