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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 [Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to pardon Nathan Darling].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05062 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: February 18, 1863 Pagination: Order a Copy

1 black and white bust engraving of Lincoln included.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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