Civil War-dated partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17.75 x 11.25, July 16, 1861. President Lincoln appoints Edward H. Shelley as "Deputy Postmaster at Rome, in the State of New York…for the term of four years from the day of the date hereof." Signed at the conclusion by Lincoln, and countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward. Beige paper seal remains affixed to lower left. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing, intersecting folds, and old tape residue to corner tips (easily matted out). Postmaster appointments from Lincoln’s term are quite uncommon. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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