John Hay's Lincoln photograph.

Robert Gray

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This image from Lincoln's August 9, 1863 sitting with Alexander Gardner in his new studio at 7th and D Street remained in the family of Lincoln's Secretary John Hay until being sold for $12,000 at auction in 2013.

Skinner's Auction 2658B, Lot 35

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Hay's photo collection is crazy good anyway.

This portrait of Lincoln is new to me, thank you! Late summer 1863, country still stunned by Gettysburg- date gives a whole, different take on Lincoln's face that day.
 
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