[Rarebooks] FS: Signed endorsement by Abraham Lincoln & his Secy. of War, Simon Cameron

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Lincoln, Abraham. Signed endorsement by Abraham Lincoln and his first 
Secretary of War, Simon Cameron, on a 4" x 6" piece of paper – all of the 
endorsement being on one half of one side. It reads, "Let the appointment be made. 
Jan 16, 1862. A. Lincoln." Below which is written, "Respectfully referred to 
the President. S. Cameron. War Dept. Dec. 15, 1861."     $6,000.00 (trade 
discount allowed)
Simon Cameron, Lincoln's first Secretary of War, served for one year before 
being removed from this office to become our ambassador to Russia. December 
1861, was Cameron's last full month in office, being succeeded by Edwin 
Stanton who was confirmed on January 15, 1862. Apparently this autographed 
portion was clipped from a letter which informed the President of the request 
for a specific appointment. Which exact appointment is unknown.

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