Partly-printed DS, one page, 8 x 10.25, October 21, 1867. Official War Department document issued to Stewart Van Vliet. In part: “You are hereby informed that the President of the United States has appointed you, for faithful and distinguished services in the Quartermaster’s Department during the war, a Major General by Brevet.” Neatly signed at the conclusion by Grant during his five-month stint as acting secretary of war. In fine condition. President Andrew Johnson suspended Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton in 1867 over their disagreements in Reconstruction policy and appointed Grant as his ad interim replacement. Congress refused to approve Stanton’s removal and Grant, against Johnson’s wishes, stepped down to allow his reinstatement. Stanton’s dismissal became the primary charge against Johnson in his impeachment. Given Grant’s brief tenure, documents signed as secretary of war are quite rare. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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