The document authorized the blockade of Southern ports . Lincoln ruled the document to be the official start of the Civil War . The privately owned document has been on public display for Three days later . `` Lincoln '' focuses on the final months of the U.S. president 's life as he tries to find a way to end the Civil War and unite the country . It will be sold to the 150th bidder who offers the asking price of $ 900,000 .
The document authorized the blockade of Southern ports . Lincoln ruled the document to be the official start of the Civil War . The privately owned document has been on public display for Three days later . It will be sold to the 150th bidder who offers the asking price of $ 900,000 .