Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 19.75 x 13.75, September 30, 1864. President Abraham Lincoln officially recognizes the appointment of Friedrich Kuhne as "Consul of the Principality of Lippe, at New York," declaring him free to exercise "such functions, powers and privileges as are allowed to Consuls by the Law of Nations or by the Laws of the United States." Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward. The white paper seal to lower left remains intact. Professionally treated and restored by a rare document conservator to near fine condition, with some light blocks of toning not affecting either signature; documentation of the treatment is available. A neat and boldly signed example of a Lincoln diplomatic document.
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