Lincoln's Signature on Military Appointment Document

Abraham Lincoln (1809-65, 16th President of the USA): signature…
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Abraham Lincoln (1809-65, 16th President of the USA): signature on military Appointment of George A.Mursick to Assistant Surgeon of Volunteers (9th Oct.1863). Partially printed document on vellum with embossed Presidential seal, also signed by Edwin M.Stanton (Secretary of war), window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 49 x 67 cm. Signature faded, though attractive and rare. Dr.Mursick was quickly promoted to Surgeon in charge of United States army General Hospital at Duvall's Cliff, Arkansas. He was present at many noted civil war battles.

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  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.

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