Part 6 (1/2)

”TREASURY DEPARTMENT, WAs.h.i.+NGTON, D. C., _July 30, 1868_.

”DEAR SIR:--

”I have carefully examined the portrait of the late President, Mr.

LINCOLN, engraved by Mr. H. B. HALL, Jr., and published by yourself. The engraving is exceedingly fine, and the _likeness_ is superior to any that I have seen. As a work of Art, it is in the highest degree creditable to Mr. HALL.

”Very respectfully, ”HUGH McCULLOCH, ”_Secretary of the Treasury_.

”COL. JOHN B. BACHELDER.”

”WAR DEPARTMENT, _July 30, 1868_.

”* * * It is one of the most truthful likenesses of the late President that I have seen. * * *

”Yours very truly, ”J. M. SCHOFIELD, ”_Secretary of War_.

”COL. JOHN B. BACHELDER.”

”NAVY DEPARTMENT, _July 30, 1868_.

”* * * I think it a correct and satisfactory likeness in all respects.

”GIDEON WELLES, ”_Secretary of Navy_.

”J. B. BACHELDER, ESQ.”

”HEAD-QUARTERS, CORPS OF ENGINEERS,

”WAs.h.i.+NGTON, D. C., _July 30, 1868_.

”* * * It is a beautiful piece of Art, indeed it is I think quite remarkable, presenting, as it does that characteristic expression of the eye as well as of the features and lines of the face. * * *

”I am very truly yours, ”A. A. HUMPHREYS, ”_Major-General_.”

A quarto edition of this Engraving has been published, suitable to frame, which will be sent free by mail to any part of the country on the reception of the price.

STYLE AND PRICES.

PRINT, =$1.00=; PLAIN PROOF, =$2.00=; INDIA PROOF, =$3.00=; ARTIST'S PROOF (selected and signed by the engraver, and tastefully framed in a _pa.s.se-partout_), =$5.00=. (Express delivery extra.)

_Orders Addressed to_ JOHN B. BACHELDER, Publisher, =59 BEEKMAN STREET, NEW YORK=.

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