Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 [Authority to affix the seal to letter of marque to R. B. Forbes]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01484 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 8 October 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25.3 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Authorization signed by President Lincoln for the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a letter of marque granted to the propeller "Pembroke," owned by R.B. Forbes. Document was previously framed and discoloration has occured where the document was exposed to the sunlight.
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