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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 1st edition 2 volume set of Personal Memoirs of US Grant 1885-6. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:
Personal Memoirs of US Grant 1885-6 1st Edition 2 Vols. Sold for Over $3,000.
The following are some Ulysses S. Grant items we sold:
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. A U.S. Grant autograph is rare dated during the Civil War or directly relates to the Civil War as this one does. 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.
Autograph book with the signatures of two Presidents, Ulysses S. Grant and James A. Garfield. In addition to these two, the book boasts the signatures of 274 other 19th century luminaries, including the Attorney General, Secretaries of the Treasury, War, Navy and Interior, all U.S. Supreme Court Justices of the time, and hundreds of legislators including Speaker of the House of Representatives and General Nathaniel P. Banks. Leather bound book was owned by Pennsylvania Congressman William S. Stenger, who served during the late 1870s, during the time of Grant’s Presidency; in fact, the very first signature in the book is Grant’s, with succeeding signatures from early in 1876, dating the book to Grant’s term in office. Autograph book measures 7.25” x 8.5”, with silk more endpapers and clean, well-preserved interior pages. Some of the leather is cracked and binding has been reinforced with tape. Overall very good condition. Housed in a near fine custom one-quarter leather clamshell case. Sold for $2,588.
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.
Ulysses S. Grant Signed Cabinet Card — With a COA From PSA/DNA
Cabinet card signed by President Ulysses S. Grant, taken in Rome where he traveled after serving two terms as President. Grant signs his name to the bottom of the card, which features a sepia toned photograph of himself, taken at the “H. Lieure” studio in Rome. Measures 4.25″ x 6″. Trimming to upper and lower borders, otherwise near fine with a bold signature by Grant. With a COA from PSA/DNA. Sold for $1,808.
We also sold the following related items:
Ronald and Nancy Reagan signed copy of ”Ronald Reagan An American Hero”, extraordinarily rare as one of only 250 in the signed limited edition, this copy being number 14. Published in 2001 by Dorling Kindersley, in concert with Tehabi Books and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, oversized picture book bound in deep brown leather features four raised bands to spine, gilt lettering and a Great Seal in bronze-colored metal to front cover. 271pp. book documents Reagan’s life as a young man to his political career as Governor, and his Presidency with Nancy beside him as First Lady. Books comes housed in an engraved wood case, lushly lined in navy blue velvet and satin, with the original four commemorative coins completing the set. Signed upon the Presidential Library bookplate, ”Ronald Reagan” and ”Nancy Reagan”, book measures 10.5” x 11.5”. Hinged wooden case measures 14” x 15” x 4”. Small bump to spine and light wear to case consisting of a few scuffs. Overall near fine condition. Accompanied by the COA, jointly-issued by Tehabi Books and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation. Sold for $5,824.
John F. Kennedy Signed Biography — Rare Title Signed by the President — With PSA/DNA COA
John F. Kennedy signs the biography of him published the year of his Presidential election, ”John Kennedy: A Political Profile” by James MacGregor Burns. Harcourt, Brace, and Co.: New York: 1960. The front free endpaper is signed with blue ballpoint pen. Runs 309pp. and measures 5.5” x 8.25”. Toning, creasing and some tears to dustjacket edges, else near fine. With slipcase and PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $3,691.
John Adams 1798 ”State of the Union” Address — Very Rare Booklet Entitled ”Message to Congress”
John Adams ”Message of the President of the United States to BOTH HOUSES of CONGRESS,” dated 4 May 1798, signed by then Governor of Connecticut John Treadwell. The document relays an issue with U.S. envoys and the French government, ”…the unfeigned wish of the United States to restore harmony between the Republics [U.S. & France]…” The 21st Governor of Connecticut signs his copy ”J. Treadwell”. 72pp. booklet measures 4.5” x 7.5”. Very good condition with toning throughout and some chipping and soiling on the front and back page. Sold for $3,493.
Ronald Reagan Signed ”Speaking My Mind” Special Limited Edition — Housed in Luxury Oak Case
Ronald Reagan signed special edition of his book ”Speaking My Mind: Selected Speeches with Personal Reflections”, housed in a beautiful custom oak box with audiotapes. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1989. The 40th President signs ”Ronald Reagan” in black ink to the limitation page, which indicates this volume is number 1,361 of 5,000 copies. This rare deluxe edition comes bound in blue leather boards with a ribbed spine, and gilt lettering and design. All edges gilt with marbled endpapers and a satin bookmark sewn into the binding. The complete six-cassette audio series is also part of the set. The hinged lid of the case lifts to reveal the book nestled in blue velvet lining. The cassette tapes are housed in a drawer underneath. Box measures 16.5” wide by 11” deep and 4.75” tall. Features metal handles on the sides and a metal presidential seal to the lid. Near fine condition. A handsome and comprehensive display set signed by the beloved 40th President. Sold for $3,125.
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