The Republican National Convention met in Chicago on June 2, 1880. Those led by Senator Roscoe Conkling of New York favored the renomination of Grant and he received a plurality of votes on the first ballot. When the convention ended after thirty-six ballots in the nomination of James A. Garfield, 306 delegates were still voting for Grant. Although the election in 1880 would have broken the third term tradition, Grant had written: "I can not decline if the nomination is tendered without seeking on my part." Pencil signature, “U.S. Grant, July 8th 1880,” on the reverse of a 3.75 x 2.25 business card. In fine condition, with adhesive residue on reverse from a previous mounting, slight smudging affect to the pencilled date. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
