17th President of the United states succeeded to the presidency upon death of Lincoln, Union Brigadier General and Governor of Tennessee.

DS, 1 pg., folio, July 31, 1862. Handsome ornate, civil war date document appointing Joseph H Hornback as First Lieutenant Company E, in the First Regiment Middle Tennessee Cavalry of the force of Tennessee Volunteers. Countersigned by Edward Everett (1794-1865) famous orator and statesman while Secretary of State of Tennessee. In excellent condition. (#PVP)