Civil War-dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen.,” 7.75 x 9.75, March 14, 1864. Written from Louisville, a letter to Major General Frederick Steele, in full: "This will be handed to you by Mr. T. Dean, a loyal citizen of Cincinnati, Ohio, who goes into your Dept. on some business of his own. I know Mr. Dean and speak for him such facilities as will enable him to transact all legitimate business. I know he will ask nothing more." In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light overall soiling. President Lincoln had promoted Grant to the rank of lieutenant general on March 2nd, giving him command of all Union Armies.
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