Lot 155: Abolishing Slavery Document, early copy of the "Joint resolution of the 38th Congress"

Abolishing Slavery Document, early copy of the "Joint resolution of the 38th Congress of the United States proposing an amendment to the government of the United States Abolishing Slavery." Approved Feb. 1, 1865, A. Lincoln with other notable signatures of those who voted. By D.R.C lark in the Clerks office, state of Illinois, 1868, 21 3/4" x 16 1/2" sight. Framed and matted under glass. Provenance: A Jaffrey, NH collection. Estimate $300-500

Price Realized: $300

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