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Join us on November 5th for an exciting Political & Historical Americana sale. The auction features material dating to the 18th and 19th century, including a rare George Washington free frank, and a desirable John Quincy Adams Pewter mirror. Collectors will also find a wonderful selection of three-dimensional campaign items, an amazing Howard Hughes signed photograph, important association items, campaign posters, Lincolniana, and historical autographs. Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com
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Abraham Lincoln: Signed Military Commission.
Lot 55

Abraham Lincoln: Signed Military Commission.

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
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Abraham Lincoln: Signed Military Commission. Partially printed sheet of vellum, 15 1/2" x 19 3/4", Washington, DC, August 1, 1864. Green seal present at top let corner and decorative vignettes at the bottom. Signed by President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. The commission appoints George Weest to Captain in the Veteran Reserve Corps. Weest mustered into the 95th PA Infantry on 9/25/61, and then transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps. on 3/5/64.

The 95th PA Infantry saw action at several important battles, including Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Salem Heights (where he was wounded), and Gettysburg. 

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Typical folds from mailing, light age. Signatures of Lincoln and Stanton a bit light. Overall a fine commission. 

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