Abraham Lincoln, Vellum Document Signed, Military Commission

Description

Military Commissions signed by Abraham Lincoln are some of the most often-seen Lincoln documents.

James J. Newell was 45 years old, born in Massachusetts and lived in Michigan. Captain and AQM, commissioned 5 August 1861, resigning on 1 November 1862. (Heitman, V. I, p. 745.).  

The commission came down through the Newell family.

A large, clean, old Lincoln signature; very good; usual folds; lt. soiling at corners. 

Lincoln, Abraham (16^th President) Partly Printed Vellum Document.  Washington:  9 August 1861.  A military commission for “J. J. Newell.  AQM & Captain.”   Counter-signed by Simon Cameron, Secretary of War.  Folio; 1 page; bright Green Seal.  Manuscript File Endorsement File-Signed with Rank by “Lorenzo Thomas / A.g.g.”