ALS signed “U. S. Grant, General,” one page, faintly-lined, 4.5 x 4.75, December 21, 1866. Brief letter sent to Maj. General Winfield Scott Hancock. In full: “If you have not sent a company to Lexington, you need not do so. If it has been sent withdraw it.” Matted and framed with an engraved portrait of Grant, to an overall size of 10 x 19.25. In very good condition, with scattered toning and foxing. Grant’s signature and writing remain bold throughout.
After the Civil War, Grant, holding the newly created rank of General of the Army of the United States, focused his on Reconstruction and native Indian tribes, the latter being addressed more prominently during his presidency. In 1866, on Grant's recommendation, Hancock was promoted to the rank of major general and transferred to command of the Military Department of the Missouri, which included the states of Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico. Hancock reported to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. It was during this posting that Hancock received this order regarding troop movements for Lexington, Missouri. An excellent, directly military-associated directive between two well-known generals. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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