ABRAHAM LINCOLN * PSA * Autograph Endorsement Signed DAYS BEFORE ASSASSINATION

Description: Legendary 16th President of the United States, ABRAHAM LINCOLN cut endorsement SIGNED "A. LINCOLN" and dated March 16, 1865 -- JUST DAYS BEFORE HIS ASSASSINATION! Throughout his presidency Lincoln was often deeply moved by appeals from families of soldiers to stay death sentences and military court cases and as such wrote many such discharge endorsements. This is one of the few surviving examples which has been entirely handwritten by Lincoln. ***** Signed just 2 weeks before the confederate surrender at Appomattox, likely one of Lincoln's last autographs in the days leading up to his death at the hand of John Wilkes Booth on April 15, 1865, and one of only a handful to ever come up for sale signed in the final days of his life. ***** CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY PSA/DNA EXPERT EXAMINATION. UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED GENUINE. Purchase includes original Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA. Since the onset of the Civil War, Lincoln keenly felt the burden of sacrifice borne by countless families for the Union. Witnessing the deaths of tens and then hundreds of thousands of men—sons, husbands, and brothers—he was adamant against further loss of life. His particular concern lay in reducing death sentences for military offenses like desertion, deeply moved by appeals from fathers and mothers on behalf of their arrested and imprisoned children. Lincoln dedicated significant time to personally scrutinizing outcomes of army courts-martial cases. His writings reveal a consistent refusal to turn away those in need, a stance that often clashed with the views of his generals and legal advisors. This pardon is one such surviving example showcasing Lincoln's legacy as a man of generous spirit and mercy. Striking, archivally matted display in ornate, custom-made appx. 17" x 28" vintage burlwood frame with antique gold insets, featuring blue suede mat over with vintage portrait and luxe museum-quality descriptive plaque, and framed together under 98% UV-blocking pane. Minor nick at lower left, as expected with a vintage display. Buy with confidence. Please view our exceptional feedback and ratings, and our additional autograph auctions. Own a remarkable piece of American history! The perfect gift for the Presidential collector, Lincoln devotee, autograph enthusiast, or History buff. Sold as is, as shown.

Price: 12500 USD

Location: Wayne, New Jersey

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