War Dated Document Signed by Abraham Lincoln / SOLD

War Dated Document Signed by Abraham Lincoln - Inventory Number: DOC 312 / SOLD

Abraham Lincoln writes: “Respectfully submitted to the War Department. A. Lincoln - July 26, 1862”

Washington City

June 26, 1862.

Dear Sir –

The undersigned respectfully solicit the appointment of John W. Milroy Jr. of Missouri to a second Lieutenancy in the regular service. From Respfly. 

J. B. Henderson

E.H. Norton

Jno. W. Noelle

William. A. Hall

R. Wilson

Jas. S. Rollins

Thos. Price

John Milroy was originally part of Herring’s Company “A” of the Pike County Home Guard Missouri Infantry.  

Comes housed in 18 x 24 riker display case with black velvet and descriptive card.

Inventory Number: DOC 312 / SOLD