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Ulysses S. Grant Autograph Letter Signed...
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Ulysses S. Grant Autograph Letter Signed "U.S. Grant" Two pages, 4.5" x 6.5", Liverpool, May 29, 1777 to Z. B. Walker, the Mayor of Liverpool requesting the inclusion of Adam Badeau in an official function. He writes, in full: "In acknowledging courtesies already received from the citizens of Liverpool and yourself personally will you permit me to ask that Gen. Badeau Consul Gen. of the U.S. at London, and formerly my Aide, may he included in your invitation in the occasion of my next visit, June 28th." Badeau served as an aide to Grant during the Civil War, and as a diplomat in England during Grant's presidential administrations. Light creases and soiling, mounted to a larger sheet with two other mounted manuscripts on recto and verso, else fine.Auction Info
2007 October Grand Format Rare Books & Manuscripts Auction #675 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2007
25th-26th
Thursday-Friday
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