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Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 10, 1869. President Grant directs the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to “the envelope of my letter to the Emperor of China — Cred’ls of Mr. Howard.” Signed at the conclusion by U. S. Grant. In fine condition.
An interesting document that ostensibly relates to President Grant’s appointment of William A. Howard as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to China. Records show that Howard took the oath of office, but did not proceed to post due to his health; the job was then accepted by California Governor Frederick Low. Howard, a former two-time Michigan congressman, also served as the land commissioner of the North Pacific Railway and, in 1878, was appointed as Governor of Dakota Territory by President Rutherford B. Hayes.
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