Lot #14

U. S. Grant Document Signed as President, Recognizing a Cavalryman "for gallantry in charging a band of Indians, killing and capturing more of the enemy than he had men"

Description

Grant confers the rank of captain by brevet for "for gallantry in charging a band of Indians, killing and capturing more of the enemy than he had men"

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.25, April 14, 1869. President Grant confers on "John F. Small of the Army of the United States by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, the rank of Captain by Brevet, in said army…for gallantry in charging a band of Indians, killing and capturing more of the enemy than he had men, on Silver Lake, Oregon, September 7, 1867." Crisply signed at the conclusion in ink by President U. S. Grant and countersigned by Secretary of War John A. Rawlins. The blue seal affixed to the upper left is creased but intact. In fine condition.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Science & Technology and Animation
• Dates: November 22, 2024 - December 11, 2024

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