Prints - Springfield banker John Williams was encouraged by Lincoln to charter the First National Bank of Springfield. Colonel Williams had been the Chief Marshal of the great campaign parade of 1860...a 12-mile long procession. Later in 1865, he served as a pall bearer in Lincoln's funeral. Some of his descendants still reside in Springfield and Athens, Illinois. Original owned by Phil Wagner and sold to Williams' descendant.

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Subject: President Lincoln greets his friend, Colonel John Williams

Description: Springfield banker John Williams was encouraged by Lincoln to charter the First National Bank of Springfield. Colonel Williams had been the Chief Marshal of the great campaign parade of 1860...a 12-mile long procession. Later in 1865, he served as a pall bearer in Lincoln's funeral. Some of his descendants still reside in Springfield and Athens, Illinois. Original owned by Phil Wagner and sold to Williams' descendant.

Print: (1 available) 11" x 14" - 25.00