Explorer, major general, and politician. As an explorer, he mapped the Oregon Trail; as an army officer, he played a prominent part in conquering California during the Mexican War. As a politician, he was the first Republican presidential candidate in 1856. Vintage fountain pen signature, “J. C. Fremont,” on an off-white 3.75 x 3 card, dated November 1884. In fine condition, with a few stray ink marks above signature. R&R COA.
