Lot 57
Lincoln, Abraham, 16th president of the U.S. (1861-1865), assassinated.
ALS as president, 5" x 8", 1p., Washington, 1862 April 11. Writes to Secretary of War, Edward Stanton, "Col. Harvey Brown wishes his brevet of date, Nov. 22nd 1861, be conferred to take date as of the 16th of April 1861 - the day on which he relieved Fort Pickens - If this be at all admissible, let it be done. Yours truly A. Lincoln". Vertical fold slightly split at top and bottom not affecting text, otherwise fresh and Fine.
Estimate 15,000 - 20,000
An important letter making reference to one of the earliest events of the war, the Confederate attack on Ft. Pickens, Florida, just four days after Ft. Sumter.
Harvey Brown (1795-1875) was a Colonel when he successfully defended Ft. Pickens against the superior forces of C.S.A. Brig. General Richard H. Anderson. As a result, he was breveted Brig. General on Nov. 23, 1861. He was later breveted Maj. General for suppressing draft riots in New York City.
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