Lot 58
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)., DS as president, 15¾" x 19½", [Washington DC], 1861 Sept 19. Presidential appointment of George D. Ramsay as "Major in the Ordnance Department", also signed by Simon Cameron as Secretary of War, manuscript docketing at upper left in red ink signed by Adjutant General "L. Thomas", Finely engraved American eagle and military vignettes at top and bottom, intact blue paper seal. Folded, but folds strong with no inclination to separate, light red ink smear at left and minor edge toning, Very Good.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
Ramsay would rise to the rank of Brigadier General and Army Chief of Ordnance. In 1864 he was breveted to Major general.
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