Document Signed ("U.S. Grant")
by Grant, Ulysses S
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- very good
- Signed
- Condition
- Very Good
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About This Item
as President of the United States, Washington, October 20, 1875; directing the Secretary of State [Hamilton Fish] to issue a warrant "Authorizing Francis M. Richey to receive into custody James T. Burnett, a fugitive from the justice of the United States." 9 3/4" x 7 3/4". 1 page (engraved, with secretarial additions). Uncommon in this form. James T. Burnett was charged with the crime of murder in the first degree. He was charged in Iowa and was then a fugitive in the dominion of Canada. Grant (1822-85), Ohio-born Civil War general; 18th U.S. President (1869-77) noted for the campaign victories at Vicksburg (July, 1863) and at Richmond (March 1865); conferred general of the armies (1865-67) and secretary of war after Stanton until the Senate restored Stanton; administration noted for corrupt officials and the Credit Mobilier scandal; spent final year sin poverty only to be restored by the success of his "Personal Memoirs."
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- Seller
- Houle Rare Books & Autographs (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 500754
- Title
- Document Signed ("U.S. Grant")
- Author
- Grant, Ulysses S
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Place of Publication
- Washington, D.C.
- Date Published
- 1875
- Pages
- 1
- Size
- 4to
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- PRESIDENTIAL
- Bookseller catalogs
- PRESIDENTIAL;
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