Civil War-dated autograph endorsement signed as president, "A. Lincoln," on a 3 x 2.5 slip clipped from a larger document, September 1, 1864. Lincoln writes, in full: "Let this man be discharged." In very good to fine condition, with creasing, toning from prior display, and staining to the left edge from a piece of old tape on the back. Includes an associated letter written to "His Excellency A. Lincoln," from his native Springfield, Illinois, August 30, 186[4], requesting the discharge of a soldier who became disabled during service with the Union Army. The letter is in fair condition, with paper loss and old tape repairs. The date of Lincoln's endorsement—September 1st, 1864—was a significant one in the Civil War, as it marked Gen. William T. Sherman's capture of Atlanta. A superb Civil War piece.
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