4290 SIGNED PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN MILITARY

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This item SOLD at 2025 May 11 @ 14:48UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 3,500.00 USD
Estimated at 7,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
COMMISSION FOR THE ASSISTANT COMMISSARY GENERAL. This commission has a sight size of approximately 19 1/2" x 15" and is dated "26th December 1861". It is boldly signed by the Secretary of War "Edwin M. Stanton" and by our martyred President "Abraham Lincoln". The commission is for noted career Army Officer, Amos B. Eaton, a graduate of West Point in 1826. Eaton, in his capacity as Assistant Commissary General, was tasked with creating a supply system, nearly from scratch, for the newly created Union Army. He was commended many times for his exemplary service, culminating with his appointment as Brevet Major General by President Andrew Johnson. The commission is attractively framed with an engraving of President Abraham Lincoln and a small engraved plaque. The overall size of the frame is approximately 33 1/2" x 38 1/2". CONDITION: the document shows evidence of being folded but shows no evidence of edge tears or separations. The printed areas and engravings are quite clear and sharp. The filled-in areas are a bit light but legible. Stanton's signature is clear and Lincoln's signature is bold and dark. The frame shows handling wear only. There is no glass currently in the frame. (02-23058-3/BF). $7,000-10,000.