[ Autographs ] ABRAHAM LINCOLN A.E.S. "A. Lincoln" as President, 2pp.small 16mo., (Washington), July 23, 1864, recommending the son of a local clergyman. In full: "Rev. R. R. Gurley, of this city, and a worthwhile gentleman, wishes to get employment for his son, and I shall be glad if it can be given him by any Department or Bureau." A minor fold, and light mounting remains to edges of verso, else boldlysigned and very good.