Lot #146: Civil War Proclamation 35, Abraham Lincoln on Deserters

This was a field printed proclamation with general order number 35 in the Civil War in 1865 on what happens to deserter that do not return to the ranks. Everyone is tired from the war and the president is offering you a pardon on your desertion, if you return to your ranks within 60 days. In a way you wonder why the president is doing it as the war is about over and everybody knows it as it had about a month ago. On the other hand, maybe it is a way for Lincoln to put it to bed then if you come back its over and hes not gonna have to chase you down after the war and it brings closure.This was printed in the field and it is old impact printing, and they were very common as they were intended to be broadsides. I have not seen it before and it is interesting to have a period document with the words of President Lincoln.
Measurements: 7x5
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