Abraham Lincoln, Document Signed, Military Commission

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Abraham Lincoln signs a Military Commission for a Civil War soldier.

George Tottenham Cook enlisted in Company C of the 21^st New York infantry 20 May, 1861. He was likely from Buffalo, New York. After being promoted through the ranks George received a commission as 2^nd Lieutenant in the regiment 30 August, 1862. He was honorable mustered out of the New York Volunteers with the regiment 18 May, 1863.

Cook was commissioned 2^nd Lieutenant in the Veteran Reserve Corps 3 November, 1863, and was appointed regimental Quartermaster of the 24^th V.R.C. Regiment in Washington, D.C. He was promoted to 1^st Lieutenant 3 December, 1864, and subsequently honorably mustered out of the army 15 April, 1867.

Excellent and large Lincoln signature; that of Stanton somewhat cramped.  Document very good with some (not unusual) mottling of the parchment; light wear to seal which is intact; accomplishment somewhat light but totally readable.

Lincoln, Abraham. Partly Printed Vellum Document, signed “Abraham Lincoln” as President.  Washington:  1 August 1864.  Folio; 1p.; blue seal.  Military Commission for George T. Cook as a Second Lieutenant in the Veteran Reserve Corps.  Counter-signed by Edwin Stanton as Secretary of War.