Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
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August 26, 2023: Summer Americana - Day Three

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 2067

HISTORICAL ABRAHAM LINCOLN ARTICLE WITH DOCUMENTATION

Estimate: $200 - $300
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HISTORICAL ABRAHAM LINCOLN ARTICLE WITH DOCUMENTATION, a walnut plaque with profile bust of Abraham Lincoln with a signed and notarized letter by William M Deffenbaugh, State of Illinois / Sangamon County, stating "the walnut in this plaque was taken from the old walnut / doors of the Ninian Edwards home where Abraham / Lincoln courted and married Mary Todd. The / dwelling was formerly owned by Bishop Seymour, / and these doors were removed at the time the / residence was remodeled, and the undersigned / purchased them from the widow of Bishop Sey - / mour. 
Catalogue Note: Ninian Edwards was married to Elizabeth Porter Todd, sister of Mary Todd Lincoln.

Condition

Very good overall condition, plaque with minor tarnishing.

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