Framed quote from President Abraham Lincoln owned by Gen. Powell

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A framed quote by United States President Abraham Lincoln, given to General Colin L. Powell. Printed in large black text on a cream paper background: [“I can make a / Brigadier General / in five minutes, but / it is not easy to replace / 110 horses / A. Lincoln”]. The paper (a) is set behind a brown mat in a black wood frame (b). On the reverse of the frame is an inscription on the cardboard backing, in black ink: [Presented to BG Colin Powell / by LtCol Stu Purviance, Civilian, USAF / on 23 June 1979 / with a prediction not to be opened / until 23 June 1989].

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