Police officer (1830-1890) in Washington's Metropolitan Police Department who was supposed to guard President Lincoln's box at Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination. He abandoned his post at intermission to go to a tavern next door, leaving the president vulnerable; shortly thereafter, John Wilkes Booth entered the unprotected box and fatally shot the president. ANS signed "John F. Parker, MP," one page, 5 x 3.25, US Sanitary Commission letterhead, June 22, 1865. Brief note regarding a fine. In full: "Received of Jas Monroe $20 for fine imposed." In fine condition. Accompanied by a Sanitary Commission envelope.
