Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 4, 1871. President Grant directs the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to “my full power to Stephen A. Hurlbut, Minister Resident to the United States of Colombia, to conclude and sign an extradition Treaty.” Signed at the conclusion by U. S. Grant. In fine condition, with some ink smudging, and light edgewear.
Stephen Augustus Hurlbut was an attorney, politician, and Civil War officer (1815–1882) who commanded the U.S. Army of the Gulf, was present at the Battle of Shiloh, and served under General Sherman during the Meridian Expedition. After the war, he returned to politics and served in various capacities, most prominently as the U.S. Minister to Colombia and then as a U.S. congressman from Illinois.
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