DS as president, one page, 14.5 x 19, June 2, 1863. President Abraham Lincoln appoints Morse K. Taylor, “Surgeon of Volunteers in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion in black ink “Abraham Lincoln,” and countersigned by Secretary of War Stanton. Matted and framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 24. A search of military records shows a Morse K. Taylor as a Surgeon in the 26 Illinois regiment, which was mustered into service in the summer of 1861 and saw action at the Siege of Corinth, Missionary Ridge and Sherman’s March to Atlanta. Scattered mild toning, light horizontal fold affecting the tops of a couple letters of signature, and a worn but intact seal, otherwise fine condition. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
