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Auction: 284 - Bond, Share & Americana Mailbid & Internet Exclusive
Lot: 1155

Grant, Ulysses S. Most unusual Telegram, recipient´s copy, sent from former President "U.S. Grant" to his son, "Jesse R. Grant." International Ocean Telegraph Co., New York, 2/15/1883. Grant informs his son that "I am improving baby perfectly well and happy come directly to our house." Toned, with mounting trace at right edge, otherwise very good. If the date on this telegram is correct, the baby was probably Grant´s 17-month-old granddaughter, Miriam, child of his son, Buck. VG. Estimate US$ 150-200

Estimate
$150 to $200