ABRAHAM LINCOLN * PSA * Handwritten LEGAL CASE Cut from an Autograph Doc Signed

Legendary 16th President of the United States, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, partial handwritten legal brief, circa 1856. Although unsigned it contains approximately 60+ words written on two sides in Lincoln's distinctive hand. A remarkable chance to own a section of handwriting from the same hand that wrote the Gettysburg Address! 

Before becoming President Abraham Lincoln worked as a lawyer, often defending ordinary people in court and earning a reputation for honesty and fairness. This handwritten section originated from a legal brief written by Lincoln on July 14th, 1856. Lincoln represented the "Ohio + Mississippi Railroad Company" in a case against "Eads & Nelson". Eads & Nelson was a company that salvaged sixty of the railroad's cars after they sank in the Ohio River between Louisville, Kentucky, and St. Louis. The railroad and the salvage company differed on the amount of compensation that Eads & Nelson should receive for salvaging fifty-two of the sixty cars.

One of the very few authenticated handwritten Lincoln documents currently available for sale.

The front reads:
"Know all men by these present, that the Ohio & Mississippi Railroad Company and [secretarial hand] are held and firmly bound unto James B. Eads, William S. Nelson, Caster C. Williams, and William S. Patrick, partners in business under the firm name and style of "Eads +..."

The back reads:
"...Shall be held legally liable, then this obligation is to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect – [secretarial hand and signers]"


The Lincoln document has been thoroughly reviewed and CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY PSA/DNA EXPERT EXAMINATION and encapsulated inside PSA/DNA's proprietary sonically-sealed, tamper-evident holder. UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED GENUINE. 



Condition is as shown. Part of line 3 is in an unknown secretarial hand. The signatures on verso and additional notation are not in Lincoln's hand. Document measures appx. 3" x 7.75" inside 6.5" x 10" encapsulate, and exhibits typical wear consistent with age, use, and handling including stains and toning. Document is only handwritten by Lincoln and is not signed.


Own a remarkable piece of American history! The perfect gift for the Presidential collector, Lincoln devotee, autograph enthusiast, or History buff. 


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