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Lot #21
U. S. Grant

Check signed by President Grant, forwarded to a collector by his eldest son

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Check signed by President Grant, forwarded to a collector by his eldest son

Citizens National Bank of Washington City check, 7.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by President U. S. Grant, payable to Dr. James Bushman for $90, April 4, 1876. The check is professionally inlaid into the second page of a custom-made 10.5 x 13.75 presentation folder, which also includes an engraving of Grant and an ALS from his son Frederick Dent Grant, dated December 21, 1895, which reads: "In compliance with the request contained in your letter of Dec. 7th, addressed to my mother, asking for an autograph of my father General U. S. Grant, I hasten to send the enclosed. Trusting that it is what you desire." In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts, Ft. Animation
  • Dates: #608 - Ended May 12, 2021





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