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Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th president of the United States between 1869 and 1877. Before his presidential term he attended West Point and served in the Mexican-American War. He joined the Union Army at the start of the American Civil War in 1861 and led the Vicksburg campaign. He was promoted to Lieutenant General by President Lincoln and later to Commanding General of the United States Army.
Grant was unanimously nominated by the Republican Party as the presidential candidate and was victorious in the 1868 election. As president he helped preserve the economy following the civil war, established the Department of Justice and prosecuted the Ku Klux Klan. Grant’s presidential ranking has increased since the mid-1990s with critics highlighting his protection of Native Americans and African Americans.
Below is a recent realized price for a US Grant signed check dated as President. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:
US Grant Signed Check Dated as President. Sold for Nearly $2,000.
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Ulysses S. Grant Check Signed as President — With Letter of Provenance From Grant’s Son
Ulysses S. Grant check signed as President, dated 28 November 1874. Composed on Grant’s personal check (with ”U.S. GRANT” printed on the side), the President signs ”U.S. Grant” upon this check payable to Grant’s longtime friend, Judge John F. Long for $367.50. Check is framed with a 1895 letter signed by Grant’s son, Frederick, who writes, ”…I was away from my father so little during his lifetime, that I have received very few letters from him. All of these…have long ago been given away, and now I am without such mementoes even for my own family. I have nothing but a few old checks with my father’s autograph upon them. I would be glad to cut the autograph off of one of these, and send it to you…” Check measures 7.25” x 3”, handsomely framed with an engraving of Grant and Frederick’s letter, to an overall size of 23.25” x 18”. Very good to near fine condition. Sold for $1,000.
Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston autograph letter signed ”J.E. Johnston”, dated 16 May 1865 from Charlotte, North Carolina, written soon after being released on parole by the Union Army. Also with three endorsements signed by Ulysses S. Grant, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton and General John Schofield. Letter is addressed to General Schofield, just two weeks after Johnston surrendered his Army of Tennessee and still active rebel troops. After both parties agreed to military surrender, Johnston and Schofield negotiated supplementary terms, including his soldiers’ release, and here asks permission to travel to Canada. Reads in part: ”…As soon as the terms of ‘the convention’ are executed in Georgia & Florida, I wish to go to St. Catherine’s Springs, Canada. Will you be so kind as to inform me if I will be permitted to travel directly from Virginia to that point? Most respectfully / Your obt sevt / J.E. Johnston”. General Schofield endorses the letter on 16 May, the same day, ”Respectfully refered [sic] to Lt. Gen. Grant. J M Schofield Maj Genl.” Grant then endorses the letter on 22 May: ”I am very much in favor of granting Gen. Johnston’s request and if authorized will telegraph the authority at once. U. S. Grant Lt. Gen.” Lastly, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton seeks approval from President Johnson: ”Submitted to the President who directs that the permission asked by General Johnson [sic] be granted with the condition that he does not return to the United States without leave of the President. Edwin M Stanton Sec of War.” Letter on one page measures 8” x 6.25”, matted with a portrait of Johnston to an overall size of 12.5” x 18.25”. Light toning and folds throughout; very good to near fine. Sold for $12,500.
Ulysses S. Grant autograph letter twice-signed, dated 21 April 1863, while Grant served as Major General for Union forces. The 18th U.S. President writes to Colonel C.A. Reynaud in Millikins Bend, Louisiana in full: ”In view of the expected fall in the river, and possibly the difficulties that may be encountered in reaching Walnut Bayou through the Canal, I think it advisable to put through at once all the barges now ready to receive freight &c. to Cooper’s Plantation. Should the water there fall the distance would not be great to haul supplies to reach the bayou which will be navigable with a great fall of water. Should the river still keep up the barges can be brought back to the mouth of the canal to receive their loading. / Respectfully / US Grant / Maj. Gen.” In a postscript Grant adds, ”This should not be delayed longer than to-morrow / U.S.G.” Five days prior, Grant had ordered Union troops under fire in Vicksburg to meet up with his troops at the West side of the Mississippi. This move confused the Confederate Army and led to a victory at the Battle of Champion Hill on 16 May 1863. 2pp. letter is written in ink on one page, front and back. Measures 8” x 10”. Folds, dampstaining to top right corner and archivally repaired tear at left edge. Overall very good condition with bold and legible writing. Sold for $3,781.
Ulysses S. Grant autograph letter signed, dated 14 August 1861 at the beginning of the Civil War, and a week after Grant’s promotion from Colonel to Brigadier General. Grant writes from his Headquarters at Ironton, Missouri to a Mr. Crane in Pilot Knob, MO, in full, ”Sir: Send me six teams this morning. Let them come by the depot and put in two sacks of corn each. / Respectfully / U.S. Grant / Brig. Gen. Comdg”. Letter measures 7.75” x 9.75”. Professionally restored along folds, overall in very good condition. A rare letter by Grant during the Civil War, likely one of his first as General. Sold for $3,000.
Ulysses S. Grant Twice Signed Cabinet Photo
Ulysses S. Grant cabinet photo signed “U.S. Grant” on both the border underneath the photo and verso. Grant’s autograph inscription in sharp black ink to verso reads in full, “With the compliments of U.S. Grant / New York City / September 30th 1882 / For / Mr. Edward Bok / Brooklyn, N.Y.” Upon the photo’s border is printed, “Houseworth, Photographer, 12 Montgomery St., San Francisco”. Measures 4″ x 6.5″. Foxing and a minor dent to the right edge, else near fine. Sold for $2,623.
Ulysses S. Grant CDV Photo Signed – With PSA/DNA COA
Ulysses S. Grant CDV photo signed, ”U.S. Grant / Lt. Gen. U.S.A.” upon the image. CDV by Brady measures 2.5” x 4”. Toning, slight peeling to upper right corner and evidence of prior mounting to verso, else near fine. Accompanied by PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $2,500.
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