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LINCOLN, ABRAHAM, President. Autograph letter signed ("A.Lincoln") as President, to W.B. Thomas, Washington, D.C., 19 March 1864. 1 page, 8vo, integral blank, Executive Mansion stationery, lightly browned, slight separations at central fold, otherwise fine.
PRESIDENT LINCOLN DONATES A SIGNATURE TO THE SANITARY COMMISSION
"Below is an autograph for the Sanitary Fair as you request..." Not in Basler or Supplements.
The Sanitary Commission was a relief organization created to supply army hospitals with much needed food and medical paraphernalia. The Commission raised money for their cause through fairs in which autographs and other memorabilia were sold.
PRESIDENT LINCOLN DONATES A SIGNATURE TO THE SANITARY COMMISSION
"Below is an autograph for the Sanitary Fair as you request..." Not in Basler or Supplements.
The Sanitary Commission was a relief organization created to supply army hospitals with much needed food and medical paraphernalia. The Commission raised money for their cause through fairs in which autographs and other memorabilia were sold.