11-02-200311-02-2003
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2218Boston
November 2, 2003 11:00 AMCalender
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Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)

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$4,994$4,250
Auction: Sale #2218 - 2218Location: BostonDate / Time: November 02, 2003 11:00AM

Description:

Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865), Signed Document, February 21st, 1862, as President, one page, vellum, commission for John McNulty, Brigade Surgeon of Volunteers, countersigned by Edwin Stanton, folio, framed, 16 1/2 by 13 in. Note: Dr. John McNulty was the medical director of the 12th Corps and his comments were noted in Dr. Jonathon Letterman's report to the Secretary of War concerning the efficiency of the treatment of the wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Estimate $3,500-4,500

Keywords

John McNulty, Lincoln, Edwin Stanton, President , Brigade Surgeon , Jonathon Letterman, medical director , Secretary