Lot 2005
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865), 16th President of the U.S. (1861-1865).
DS as president, 15¾" x 19½", Feb 7, 1862 Presidential appointment of Henry M. Denniston as "Assistant Paymaster of the Navy", also signed by Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Finely engraved American eagle and naval vignettes at top and bottom, green paper seal. folded but without separation, few light tone spots, Fine.
Estimate 7,500 - 10,000
Henry M. Denniston would later be promoted to full paymaster serving on board the Ticonderoga, and eventually attaining the rank of Rear Admiral.
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