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This scarce 1864 presidential document is signed by Abraham Lincoln with a pristine signature signed "Abraham Lincoln," September 30, 1864. President Lincoln officially recognizes Friedrich Kuhne as "Consul of the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, at New York," declaring him free to exercise "such functions, powers and privileges as are allowed to Consuls by the Law of Nations or by the Laws of the United States." Boldly signed at the conclusion in ink by Abraham Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of State William Seward. The official embossed paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. Lincoln's signature is exceptionally crisp and bold, and the document as a whole is especially clean and neat. Includes a PSA/DNA Letter of Authentication with a PSA autograph grade of 8.

Piece size: 19.75” x 13.75”

Framed size: 18” x 34”

Signature: Black????

Authentication: PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity