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Auction: 352 - Autographs and Documents e-Auction
Lot: 39

Grant, Ulysses S. Eighteenth President of the United States (1869-1877), career soldier, Commander of all Union Armies during the Civil War; often criticized for the scandals during his term as president, Grant proved to be above all a noble and conscientious leader of strong character; as president, he enforced civil rights laws, won passage of the 15th Amendment, created the Board of Indian Commissioners and attempted to provide justice for native Americans. Document Signed "U.S. Grant" as President. Partially printed folio, 15th April, 1869. Appointment of Stephen W. Alvord as Deputy Postmaster at Tonawanda, PA. Grant signs boldly at lower right in brown, below, Hamilton Fish signs as Secretary of State. Paper seal affixed lower left. Light staining on central vertical fold, a few minor edge nicks. Fine.

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