This class includes autographs from prominent individuals; such as, Abraham Lincoln, Reverdy Johnson and others.
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1861 Lincoln Signature
This clipped signature of Abraham Lincoln is dated October 21, 1861. This is the first Lincoln signature purchased by Chief Justice Williams at a cost of $200.00. Clipped signatures, not really the best way of collecting autographs, now sell for $3,000.00.
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Major General David Hunter Military Commission Pass
The object is a military commission pass dated 1865 and signed by Major General David Hunter, member of the committee that presided over the Lincoln assassination conspiracy trial. It is mounted in a folder with an engraved portrait of Hunter (4501 B). This item moved to Original Manuscripts Box 1 Folder 180.
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Autograph of Reverdy Johnson
Reverdy Johnson
Autograph of Reverdy Johnson. Accompanies steel engraving. [See complete description listed as # 552, "Prints" category.] Framed
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Signed Pleading
Abraham Lincoln
1842 pleading signed by Abraham Lincoln and his law partner Stephen T. Logan. [NOTE: Moved to manuscript collection.]
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1861 Lincoln Signature
Abraham Lincoln
This clipped signature of Abraham Lincoln is dated October 21, 1861. This is the first Lincoln signature purchased by Chief Justice Williams at a cost of $200.00. Clipped signatures, not really the best way of collecting autographs, now sell for $3,000.00.
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Black Hawk War Military Discharge Papers for George Warburton. Signed by Abraham Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln
The object is a partially printed discharge paper for George Warburton, a private in Abraham Lincoln's company during the Black Hawk War. The paper was completed and signed by Lincoln. It is secured inside of a cream-hued mat.
