American forger (1887-1950?) who forged letters from American luminaries. Joseph Cosey forgery of an ALS signed “A. Lincoln,” one page, 8.5 x 5, September 2, 1862. A directive issued to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, in full: “Please allow this woman to pass safely over the lines into Culpepper County, Va. and notify the command—This shall be her pass—." Matted and framed with an image of Lincoln to an overall size of 11.75 x 18.25. Central vertical and horizontal folds and scattered creases, otherwise fine condition. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and an erasure to the lower left corner.
