Books and Manuscripts: Rare Americana

Washington, (D.C.), October 15th, 1861. One sheet folded to make four pages, 10 x 8 1/4 in. (254 x 209 mm). Printed presidential order, signed in full by Lincoln during his first year in office, directing "the Secretary of State," William H. Seward, "to affix the Seal of the United States to President warrant for the Pardon of Abner Smith;" docketed in pencil on verso; creasing from contemporary folds.

A handsome example with a crisp signature.