New Lincoln Original Document Found

[RJNorton]

Didn't Lincoln normally sign documents "A. Lincoln" instead of using his full name?

I noticed that, too. I am used to seeing "A Lincoln."

But here is another thought:

“In some ways, you’re looking at the signature but not in a way you might expect. Of course, I’m looking to make sure it’s Lincoln’s handwriting. But I’m also making sure it’s signed ‘Abraham Lincoln’ not ‘A Lincoln’, because Lincoln signed his letters ‘A Lincoln’ but these formal documents were always signed with his full name. One signed the wrong way is pretty much as close to the kiss of death as you can get. He was consistent in his practice.”

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...ument-sale