Civil War-dated hand-addressed mailing envelope as president, 8.75 x 4, addressed by Lincoln to esteemed Union General William Tecumseh Sherman, "Major Genl. Sherman, Per, Secretary of War," and franked in the upper right corner, "A. Lincoln." In very good to fine condition, with light overall soiling, and light rusty paperclip impressions to the lower left side. Despite containing no address or postmark, this envelope dates to after Sherman's promotion to major general on August 12, 1864. A truly exceptional presidential relic tying together three illustrious names of the Civil War—Lincoln, Sherman, and the Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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