Excellent early Civil War dated Document Signed

Excellent partly-printed Document signed “Abraham Lincoln”. 1 page, 17.75 x 14.0 inch, Washington, 1861 June 5. Lincoln appoints George E. Wiss of Maryland as Consul of the United States of America at Rotterdam. And further “And I do hereby pray and request His Majesty, The King of the Netherlands, His Governors and Officers, to permit the said George E. Wiss, fully and peaceably to enjoy and exercise the said office, without giving or suffering to be given unto him any molestation or trouble; but, on the contrary, to afford him all proper countenance  and assistance; I offering to do the same for all those  who shall, in like manner, be recommended to me by His said Majesty”. Signed in ink at the conclusion by President Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward (1801-1872) “William H. Seward”. Embossed in the lower left with the presidential seal. The text and Lincoln's signature is exceptionally crisp and bold, mailing folds, slightly discolored and minor mounting residue on verso, else fine condition. Lincoln’s first day in office was March 4, 1861. The American Civil War began on April 12, 1861. This extraordinary document was signed by Abraham Lincoln less than two months after the outbreak of the war.

Price: SOLD

Inquiry

Order