New York: William Pate, 1852 (but ca. 1862). Mezzotint engraving, by H(enry).S. Sadd after the painting by T(ompkins).H. Matteson. 22 1/4 x 28 7/8 in. (565 x 733 mm). Dampstaining and spotting along edges. In handsome contemporary wood and gilt frame, 28 3/4 x 35 in. (730 x 889 mm).

First published in 1852 to celebrate the Compromise of 1850, Sadd's engraving originally depicted leading political figures of the time, including Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun. Following the outbreak of the Civil War, Sadd reworked the image, as seen here, and replaced key figures to reflect a more pro-Union stance. The most noticeable change was Abraham Lincoln replacing Calhoun, while Edward Everett, William Seward, and Benjamin Butler replaced other southern figures, and former president James Buchanan was replaced by Major Robert Anderson.

This is the second edition, showing a beardless Lincoln at center. It was followed by a third edition shortly after, depicting a bearded Lincoln.