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U. S. Grant

President Grant orders champagne for his cabinet and "50 qts & 5 pts" for himself

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President Grant orders champagne for his cabinet and "50 qts & 5 pts" for himself

ALS as president, one page both sides, lightly lined, 5.5 x 9, Executive Mansion letterhead, January 26, 1876. Letter to A. E. Boni, in full: "In writing yesterday I forgot to send you a commission to order some champagne for me, which you were kind enough to offer to do. Will you please order 15 cases qts, 2 pts. for Sec. Fish; 10 qts. & 10 pts. for Sec. Bristow, 5 qts & 5 pts for Sec. Belknap, 15 qts & 5 pts. for Sec. Robeson, 15 qts & 5 pts for Sec. Chandler, 10 qts for General Sheridan, and 50 qts & 5 pts. for myself. The entire bill for the wine, and duties, will all other charges may be sent to me." In fine condition, with almost complete separation to the hinge (which does not affect the letter itself). Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Grant's hand.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #508 - Ended September 13, 2017





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