Civil War–dated partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 20.5, July 19, 1862. President Lincoln appoints John P. Sherburne as “Assistant Adjutant General with the rank of Major in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. In fine condition, with faint toning along intersecting folds and a small area of soiling below Lincoln’s signature. The attractive blue wafer seal is intact. A desirable appointment bearing a tremendously crisp, clean signature of the 16th president. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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