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Auction: 352 - Autographs and Documents e-Auction
Lot: 40

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 Warrant, Washington [D.C.], Feb. 28, 1872 authorizing the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States for the pardon of William Knorr. Grant signs lower right. Very Fine. Attractively matted with a photographic image of Grant and central placard, and framed, 34 x 19 ¼". Ex Spink-Smythe Sale 292, lot 3172.

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