[ Autographs ] ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809 - 1865) Sixteenth President of the United States who led the Union through the Civil War and emancipated the slaves, assassinated. Partly-printed D.S. "Abraham Lincoln" as President, 1p. 4to., Washington, Nov. 5, 1862, an order toaffix the Seal of the United States to "...a Warrant for the pardon ofJames J. Palmer..." Light toning from previous matting, 3in strip of masking just above text, light chipping and pin holes, otherwise very good condition.