Lot #16

U. S. Grant Document Signed (1849)

Description

Early signed document from Grant as a young Detroit quartermaster

Manuscript DS, signed “U. S. Grant, 1st. Lt. 4th. Inf., A. A. F. S.,” one page, 8 x 9.75, June 30, 1849. A commissary list received “Detroit, Mich….of Brvt. Lt. Col. J. B. Grayson, Com. of Sub.,” which includes items like “11 Reams Letter Paper, 1 Cap, 4 Quires Folio Pest Paper, 4 Quires Cartridge Paper, 100 Quills, 1 Bottle Ink, 1 Ink Stand, 1 Sealing Wax, 1 6 oz. Tape (officer).” Signed at the conclusion by Grant. In fine condition, with a small stain, and light show-through at the top edge from an old piece of tape on the back.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
• Dates: #672 - Ended August 16, 2023

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