War-dated partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15.25 x 19, July 1, 1864. President Lincoln appoints Thomas H. Neill a “Major in the Eleventh regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Lincoln, and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Framed to an overall size of 17.25 x 21. Intersecting folds, with a horizontal fold passing through a few portions of signature, some light toning, a pencil notation to lower left, and a trivial bit of paper loss to lower right corner, otherwise fine condition. The blue seal is crisp and bright, with a horizontal fold through the center. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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