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186832935Paris: Cadart & Luce Editeurs Rue Nve. des Mathurins 58 1868. Image and text 8-1/4" x 11-1/4"; on 11" x 15-1/2" sheet. Very Good plus. Imprint information of Cadart & Luce taken from copy held by American Antiquarian Society. The copy held by AAS has the imprint information printed below the etching of General Grant; our generously margined copy was not issued with the imprint.<br/><br/> This broadside was probably printed in 1868. L'Ilustration Nouvelle's etching of General Grant announced here by Martial issued in 1868. Adolphe Martial 1828-1883 was a French artist and illustrator. Victoria and Albert Museum: CATALOGUE OF PRINTS;. MODERN ETCHINGS. London 1903 p139.<br/> Pierre-Antoine Berryer 1790-1868 a French lawyer and politician defended freedom of the press during the reigns of King Louis-Philippe and Napoleon III. The announcement of his death permits the broadside's assertion that the advertised portrait of General Grant is rarer and more desirable than that of Berryer and is a must for collectors. It reads: "Les derniers honneurs rendus a Berryer l'illustre avocat mort le 29 Novembre ont ete l'evenement des premiers jours de ce mois. - A ses funerailles dignes de sa vie et de sa fin; on a feté les plus belles choses de ce mond la probité le getenie la foi! - Le corps est reste entre les anciennes demeures de Malesherbes et de Mirabeau Le portrait de Mr. Berryer est partout: vus devez l'avoir en qualite de Francais! Celui de general Americain Grant est plus rare. Je vous l'adresse. Vous l'ajouterez a votre collection parmi ceux des hommes les plus remarquables de notre epoque." <br/>OCLC 761167310 1-AAS with imprint. Cadart & Luce, Editeurs, Rue Nve. des Mathurins, 58 unknown books
18722221603<p>"U. S. Grant" 1 page Washington D.C. September 28 1872. 11 1/4" x 9" tipped on left to album leaf. A warrant for the pardon of Louis Zellner for an unspecified crime. Fine fresh.</p><p>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."</p> unknown books
188610906New York: Charles L. Webster & Co 1886. First Edition. Full leather. Fine. First edition of the Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant in modern fine binding. Octavo two volumes 584pp Vol. I 647pp Vol. 2. Full black morocco raised bands gilt titles over red labels. Marbled endpapers with new flyleaves. Resewn cloth headband solid text block. Light toning to leaves as expected. Housed in cloth slipcase lined in felt. Frontispiece portraits of Grant with tissue covers. Over 50 illustrations maps. Eicher 492 Dornbusch II 1986 A handsome set of the Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant in an attractive modern binding. Published shortly after his death the Personal Memoirs of President Grant are held in high regard by historians and general readers alike. Grant was initially opposed to writing his memoirs but wished to leave his family financially stable after his death. The books were sold in multiple formats ranging in price from $3.50 to $12.00 in 1885. Charles L. Webster & Co unknown books
1868301Grant General Ulysses S. Grant. <i>RICHMOND / 1865 / Vicksburg / Fort Donelson / GENERAL U.S. GRANT / "I WILL FIGHT IT OUT ON THIS LINE." </i>Woven white silk campaign ribbon probably created for Grant's presidential campaign of 1868. A Stevengraph woven bust-length portrait of General Grant in uniform appears above his famous declaration: "I will fight it out on this line." Above the flags and eagle. Colors used are red white and blue with black silk used for the portraiture. 13.5 cm x 4 cm without red tassel of 4 cm. Woven by Thomas Stevens Coventry woven signature "T. Stevens" on the back. Godden 632. Condition fine. Called a Stevengraph after Thomas Stevens 1828-1888 the inventor of a loom that produced examples of this fine mechanical weaving at his factory in Coventry. Thomas Stevens books
1876500753as President of the United States Washington April 6 1876; directing the Secretary of State Hamilton Fish to affix the Seal of the United States to "a warrant for the pardon of John R. Bolton" 4to 1 page engraved with secretarial additions. The case of John R. Bolton involved a man convicted in the territory of New Mexico for failure to pay a retail liquor dealer's tax sentenced to be imprisoned for thirty days and to pay a fine of $100.00. Both the judge and the U.S. attorney believed that Bolton had no criminal intent and it was on the basis that Grant issued the pardon. 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." books
1885265621New York: Charles Webster 1885. hardcover. very good. Illustrations with some folding. 2 Vols. Thick 8vo publisher's 3/4 brown morocco with gilt decoration spines a bit worn marbled edges. New York: Charles Webster 1885 1886. First Edition. Very good.<br/><br/> A tight bright set. Both spines are lightly worn. Volume I has a light damp staining on some top margins.<br/><br/> Charles Webster unknown books
1876991221876. Document signed Ulysses S. Grant as President of the United States of America one page January 29 1876. President Grant authorizes and directs "the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the conditional pardon of H.H. Mareau." Signed boldly at the conclusion by Grant. Accompanied by a small folder of papers generated from the National Archives which provide information on the pardon of H.H. Mareau whose offense was "issuing business cards in likeness of Treasury notes." Matted and framed. Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States 1869-77. As Commanding General of the United States Army 1864-69 Grant worked closely with President Abraham Lincoln to lead the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy in the Civil War. He implemented Congressional Reconstruction often at odds with Lincoln's successor Andrew Johnson. Twice elected president Grant led the Republicans in their effort to remove the vestiges of Confederate nationalism and slavery protect African-American citizenship and supported unbridled nationwide industrial expansionism during the Gilded Age. unknown books
1885119281New York: Charles L. Webster & Company 1885-86. First edition of the memoirs of one of the most recognized figures in American military history illustrated with portrait frontispieces numerous steel engravings facsimiles and 43 maps in deluxe publisher's full sheep. Octavo 2 volumes publisher's full tan sheep raised bands red and navy morocco spine labels marbled endpapers and edges illustrated with numerous steel <span class="glossaryQtip qTip">engravings</span> facsimiles and 43 maps<i>.</i> In very good condition. "The best memoirs of any general's since Caesar" Mark Twain. "A unique expression of the national character.Grant has conveyed the suspense which was felt by himself and his army and by all who believed in the Union cause. The reader finds himself.on edge to know how the Civil War is coming out" Edmund Wilson. "Grant's memoirs comprise one of the most valuable writings by a military commander in history" Eicher 492. Charles L. Webster & Company hardcover books
18491129431849. Rare autograph letter signed and entirely in the hand of Ulysses S. Grant as First Lieutenant and Company Commander of the Madison Barracks in Sackets Harbor New York. One page dated April 2nd 1849 the letter is addressed by Grant to Gen. Brigadier Talcott Chief of Ordnance and reads in full "Gen. I have the honor herewith to forward my return of Ordnance and Ordnance stores pertaining to I Co. 4th Reg't of Inf'y for the quarter ending the 31st of March 1849. I am Gen. Very Respectfully your Obt. Svt. U.S. Grant 1st Lt. 4th Inf." After entering the army as a Third Lieutenant of Infantry in 1813 George Talcott was transferred to Ordnance duty and promoted on March 3 1849 to Brevet Brigadier General only weeks before the present letter was sent to him by Grant. In near fine condition with creasing and two small closed tears. Autograph letters from this period in Grant's military career are scarce. Following Grant's service in the Mexican-American War his first post-war assignments took him and his new wife Julia to Detroit and Madison Barracks a desolate outpost in upstate New York in bad need of supplies and repair. After four months at Madison Barracks Grant was sent back to his prior quartermaster job in Detroit and when the discovery of gold in California brought droves of prospectors and settlers to the territory Grant and the 4th infantry were ordered to reinforce the small garrison there. unknown books
1867231088Washington 1867. unbound. 1 page on "War Department" letterhead 9.75 x 7.75 inches Washington November 6 1867 -- an uncommon partly printed document signed "U.S. Grant" as ad interim Secretary of War a post he held for only eight weeks informing Thomas J. Greggs: "You are hereby notified that the President of the United States has appointed you for gallant and meritorious services during the war a Captain by Brevet. Should the Senate at their next session advise and consent thereto you will be commissioned accordingly." Beautifully framed to 15.5 x 17.5 inches with a 4.5 x 3.75-inch copperplate portrait along with a tan matte and black-and-gold frame. The letter has horizontal folds and a small smudge in the left margin; overall a magnificent item in near fine condition.<br/><br/> At the time that this document was signed President Andrew Johnson was undergoing Impeachment proceedings. A week earlier he compounded his problems by firing Secretary of War Stanton and convincing Grant to fill the Cabinet position. Two months later both houses of Congress determined that it was illegal to fire Stanton and that he should be reinstated immediately. Grant rather than to get caught up with the political controversy walked away from President Johnson - both men refusing to speak to one another for the rest of their lives.<br/><br/> unknown books
1879100138New York City: The American News Company 1879. First edition of Young's illustrated narrative of Grant's international travel with an original document signed by Ulysses S. Grant as President. Quartos two volumes bound in three quarters morocco over pebbled leatherette boards gilt titles and elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands marbled endpapers all edges marbled tissue-guarded engraved frontispiece portrait of grant illustrated with engravings both full page and within the text. In near fine condition. One page partially printed the document reads "I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the pardon of Harris Fisher and Henry Goldstein dated this day and signed by me and for so doing this shall be his warrant. "U.S. Grant" Washington 23 Nov. 1874." In fine condition. The document measures 10 inches by 7.75 inches. Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States 1869-77. As Commanding General of the United States Army 1864-69 Grant worked closely with President Abraham Lincoln to lead the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy in the Civil War. He implemented Congressional Reconstruction often at odds with Lincoln's successor Andrew Johnson. Twice elected president Grant led the Republicans in their effort to remove the vestiges of Confederate nationalism and slavery protect African-American citizenship and supported unbridled nationwide industrial expansionism during the Gilded Age. The American News Company hardcover books
1863119455Boston: Ticknor and Fields 1863. Two volumes from the library of Ulysses S. Grant published the same year The Civil War was raging. Octavo 2 volumes bound in three quarters calf over marbled boards with gilt titles to the spine marbled endpapers marbled edges. From the library of Ulysses S. Grant with a presentation bookplate to the pastedown of both volumes which reads "Lieut. Gen. U. S. Grant from the Citizens of Boston January 1 1866." In very good condition. Rare and desirable. Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States 1869-77. As Commanding General of the United States Army 1864-69 Grant worked closely with President Abraham Lincoln to lead the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy in the Civil War. He implemented Congressional Reconstruction often at odds with Lincoln's successor Andrew Johnson. Twice elected president Grant led the Republicans in their effort to remove the vestiges of Confederate nationalism and slavery protect African-American citizenship and supported unbridled nationwide industrial expansionism during the Gilded Age. Ticknor and Fields hardcover books
18652285Petersburg VA: Eden & McCreery 1865. First edition. framed. EXTREMELY RARE FIRST ISSUE OF "GRANT'S PETERSBURG PROGRESS" PRINTED BY UNION SOLDIERS ON A CONFEDERATE PRESS THE DAY PETERSBURG AND RICHMOND WERE SEIZED SIX DAYS BEFORE LEE'S SURRENDER. "When on that famous Monday the third of April 1865 the advance line of attack on Petersburg found the city evacuated by the Confederate troops almost the first Federal soldiers to enter her doors took possession of the office of the Express and before the day was over from its presses there issued number one volume one of Grant's Petersburg Progress. It was a single sheet twelve by twenty inches in size printed on one side of the paper. Its cry was 'We are here!' Major Eden 37th Wisconsin Volunteers was editor assisted by Captain Charles H. McCreery 8th Michigan Veteran Volunteers and Chaplain D. Heagle. They proposed 'to publish a live paper as ling as circumstances will permit; that is as long as we can steal the paper and get men detailed to set the type.' Ten cents was the price. 'We are not particular as to the medium of exchange; and will take Hardtack Greenbacks Cigars postage stamps and in fact most any available currency Confederate Bonds and Contrabands always excepted.'" Nellie P. Dunn "General Lee in Grant's Petersburg Progress" South Atlantic Quarterly vol. 12. This first issue from the day of the fall of Petersburg was followed by only four other issues April 5 7 10. <br /> <br /> The paper is full of joy and wit providing a wonderful window into the mood of the soldiers now that the end of the war was near. <br /> <br /> Some highlights from the text:<br /> <br /> "For nearly six months the army of the United States has kept watch and ward over the City of Petersburg. Since last June the roar of shells and the whistle of bullets have disturbed the silence of the woods in the vicinity and today the old flag waves from the Court House. The United States armies and U.S. Grant have foreclosed and entered in possession and Petersburg is ours. And throughout the length and breadth of the land the joyful tidings will spread that another deadly blow has been struck at the fast dying Southern Confederacy. Slowly and miserably it yet drags on a lingering existence but its days are numbered and the end is at hand. The bright rays of the sun and the pleasant fresh breeze of this fair spring morning kiss the folds of the stars and stripes as it waves from the tower and hill the streets wear a lovely and animated appearance thronged with soldiers and citizens the cause of Liberty and truth is triumphant."<br /> <br /> Under the heading "LATEST NEWS":<br /> <br /> "RICHMOND TAKEN. -Just as we are about going to press we are reliably informed that the city of Richmond came into the possession of the Union forces at a quarter past eight o'clock this morning."<br /> <br /> Under "WE US AND CO":<br /> <br /> "We believe in the UNITED STATES one and indivisible; in Abraham Lincoln our adopted Father; in U.S. GRANT Captain of the Host; and ourselves as the principle sojourners in the Army of the Potomac and the Freedom of the Contraband the speedy extinction of the Rebellion and the perdition of Jeff. Davis here and here after."<br /> <br /> Under "FASHIONABLE ARRIVALS":<br /> <br /> "April 3d Gen. Grant and Staff and the Army of the Potomac generally."<br /> <br /> Under "AUCTION SALES":<br /> <br /> "To be sold very cheap if not badly sold already all the singularly ineligible and worthless property known as THE SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY. For particulars apply to Jefferson Davis Richmond Va. N.B. Liberal terms to agents of Maximillian Louis Napoleon or Victoria."<br /> <br /> Petersburg VA: Eden & McCreery April 3 1865. Broadside printed on recto only approx. 12x19.5 inches. Framed to an overall size of 17x24 inches. Some small holes at folds and edges; a few words of bleed-through from hand-written ink on verso. A wonderfully evocative piece of Civil War history. SCARCE. Eden & McCreery unknown books
1860730631860-1891. A collection of eleven letters and documents signed and hand-written by the 18th President of the United States Ulysses S. Grant and eight members of his presidential administration. Contents include a printed warrant for the pardon of John and Jerome Whisonant who were held at the Albany Penitentiary in 1874 signed by Grant an 1860 one page autograph letter signed by Secretary of the Treasury Lot M. Morrill discussing misappropriated funds an autograph quotation in the hand of 17th Vice President Schuyler Colfax "Let this be all thy care To stand approved in sight of God Though worlds should judge thee wrong. Schuyler Colfax Feb 8. 1873" an 1865 autograph letter signed by 18th Vice President Henry Wilson to President Johnson and 1873 autograph note signed by Attorney General Edwards Pierrepont a clipped signature by Postmaster General James W. Marshall an 1875 autograph letter signed on Depart of the Interior letterhead by Secretary of the Interior Zachariah Chandler to Gent. Adam Badeau with a second clipped signature an 1867 autograph note signed by Secretary of the Treasury George S. Boutwell and an 1891 autograph letter signed by Secretary of the Treasury Benjamin Bristow. An exceptional collection. The presidential administration including the cabinet of Ulysses S. Grant was fraught with scandal and corruption following the Black Friday gold panic in 1869 scandals were discovered in seven federal departments including the Treasury Interior and State. Known to run his cabinet in an unprecedented military style Grant often pardoned whose accused and convicted of government crimes nepotism became prevalent in his appointments with over 40 family members appointed by him to the United States government throughout his two terms. unknown books
1886140940919New York: Charles L. Webster & Co 1886. First Edition. Near Fine. First edition. Bound in the rarest publisher's deluxe binding of full black morocco thought to be done mainly as a presentation to select people. Two octavo volumes elaborately decorated in blind and tooled in gilt marbled endpapers with inner dentelle and all edges gilt. Near Fine bindings lightly rubbed and Lee letter splitting on one fold. A beautiful set. Charles L. Webster & Co unknown books
1871101590Washington D.C 1871. Official Bureau of Engraving & Printing U.S. Treasury Department engraved portrait of President Ulysses S. Grant by George W. Casilear. Boldly signed "U.S. Grant." The brother of landscape painter John William Casilear George W. Casilear was an early and nationally recognized security engraver. He held several important patents to features including tamper-proof ink printing techniques and paper. In consideration of the aesthetic needs of the Treasury for both widespread reproduction of these images on banknotes and well as the fine detail required to distinguish counterfeiting the engravings are considered among the finest American examples of 19th century. In fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 10 inches by 9 inches. Engravings signed by Grant are rare particularly by Casilear. Three days earlier on May 8 1871 President Grant had signed the Treaty of Washington settling the so-called "Alabama Claims" whereby the U.S. sought reparations from the United Kingdom for attacks on U.S. ships by the British built ship CSS Alabama and other Confederate ships that were sold to the rebel states during the Civil War. The British government agreed to pay the U.S. $15.5 million. unknown books
19004189c. 1900. Original oil painting measuring 18 by 22 inches handsomely gilt framed entire piece measures 24 by 28 inches. In very good condition. unknown books
187144047Washington D.C 1871. Portrait engraving of President Ulysses S. Grant. Boldly signed U.S. Grant. The engraving measures 5.5 inches by 4 inches. This portrait engraving produced by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing. In near fine condition affixed to an 8 inch by 10 inch sheet bearing a small note. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16.5 inches 18 inches. Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States 1869-77. As Commanding General of the United States Army 1864-69 Grant worked closely with President Abraham Lincoln to lead the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy in the Civil War. He implemented Congressional Reconstruction often at odds with Lincoln's successor Andrew Johnson. Twice elected president Grant led the Republicans in their effort to remove the vestiges of Confederate nationalism and slavery protect African-American citizenship and supported unbridled nationwide industrial expansionism during the Gilded Age. unknown books
1885117355New York: Charles L. Webster & Company 1885-86. Rare publisher's deluxe binding of the autobiography of Ulysses S. Grant the 18th President of the United States which focusing mainly on his military career during the Mexican War and the Civil War. Octavo 2 volumes. Bound in original deluxe full <span class="glossaryQtip qTip">morocco</span> covers ruled and paneled in blind with blind-stamped central motifs of Grant gilt titles to the spine raised bands gilt board edges and turn-ins marbled endleaves all edges gilt. Illustrated with numerous steel <span class="glossaryQtip qTip">engravings</span> facsimiles and 43 maps<i>.</i> In near fine condition. The rarest form of Grant's memoirs as this presentation binding were given to only a select group of people. An exceptional example. "The best memoirs of any general's since Caesar" Mark Twain. "A unique expression of the national character.Grant has conveyed the suspense which was felt by himself and his army and by all who believed in the Union cause. The reader finds himself.on edge to know how the Civil War is coming out" Edmund Wilson. "Grant's memoirs comprise one of the most valuable writings by a military commander in history" Eicher 492. Charles L. Webster & Company hardcover books
18782401Rome: Henri Le Lieure 1878. First edition. Framed. Very Good. ALBUMEN PHOTOGRAPH OF GRANT IN MILITARY DRESS SIGNED BY GRANT ON THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S MOUNT. A very handsome bust-length portrait of Grant taken by photographer Henri Le Lieure during Grant's visit to Rome in 1878. Signed "U.S. Grant" in ink on the original mount beneath the photograph.<br /> <br /> A handwritten note on the paper backing of the frame reads:<br /> <br /> "This photograph was autographed by U. S. Grant in April 1878 at the home of Dr. Charles McMillan Counsel General Great Uncle of Eunice in Rome Italy. Dr. McMillan had served as Medical Director on Grant's staff throughout the Vicksburg Campaign." <br /> <br /> The frame with the seal of "The Dayton Company Picture Galleries Minneapolis" on the backing likely dates from early-mid 20th century. The Dayton Company was a celebrated Minneapolis department store in Minneapolis from 1911-1962 ultimately serving as the parent company for Target.<br /> <br /> Grant visited Rome on his hugely successful post-presidential world tour. "Grant traveled aboard a government vessel. as the representative of his country an emerging power in the world." In Rome he was granted an audience with both Pope Leo XIII and King Umberto I. "Grant wasn't fazed that a king and a pope vied for his company." Chernow Grant pp. 871-73.<br /> <br /> With printed credit of the photographer "H. Le Lierue Phot. / Rome Place Mignanelli" printed beneath the photo. Henri Le Lieure 1831-1914 was a French-born photographer based in Italy who took photographic portraits of some of the most famous people of his day. <br /> <br /> Size: Mounted image = 4x5.75 in; with mount = 6.5x8.5 in. Rome: H. Le Lieure 1878. A few stray spots to image beginning of Grant's "U" a little faint probably due to trouble getting the ink to flow. An elegant stately image documenting an important event in Grant's post-presidential career with large three-inches long presentation signature by Grant. Henri Le Lieure unknown books
1865114672Washington: Government Printing Office 1865. Rare Civil War era report cover inscribed by Ulysses S. Grant as Lieutenant General of the United States Army. One page report cover inscribed by Grant "Wm E. Dodge Esq. New York N.Y. U.S. Grant Lt. Gen." Abraham Lincoln promoted Grant to Lieutenant General of the United States Army on March 1864 a rank which had only previously been held by George Washington. Following Lincolns assassination in April of 1865 Grant became America's first four-star general and played an important role in aiding Congress in their effort to reconstruct the South. In near fine condition. With a first edition of the complete report which is in very good condition. Rare and desirable. As Commanding General of the United States Army 1864-69 Grant worked closely with President Abraham Lincoln to lead the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy in the Civil War. He implemented Congressional Reconstruction often at odds with Lincoln's successor Andrew Johnson. Twice elected president Grant led the Republicans in their effort to remove the vestiges of Confederate nationalism and slavery protect African-American citizenship and supported unbridled nationwide industrial expansionism during the Gilded Age. Government Printing Office unknown books
187746081877. Large signed photograph of Ulysses S. Grant as President of the United States. Boldly signed below the image by Grant. The entire piece measures 14.5 inches by 17 inches. Handsomely matted and framed. Scarce and desirable signed by Grant. Ulysses S. Grant served as president of the United States from March 4 1869 to March 4 1877. On January 29 1877 five days before he left office Grant gave an address to the Senate of the United States regarding a controversial dispute that had arisen over the results of the upcoming presidential election. In the address Grant argued that the people must put their trust in Congress stating: "In all periods of history controversies have arisen as to the succession or choice of the chiefs of states and no party or citizens loving their country and its free institutions can sacrifice too much of mere feeling in preserving through the upright course of law their country from the smallest danger to its peace on such an occasion; and it can not be impressed too firmly in the hearts of all the people that true liberty and real progress can exist only through a cheerful adherence to constitutional law. unknown books
1875011828Washington: Department of the Interior 1875. Book. Very good condition. No Binding. Signed by Authors. First Edition. A large partly printed document appointing A. J. Carrier to the position of Indian Agent for the Ponca Indians in Dakota Territory signed by President Ulysses S. Grant on January 13 1875. The document meaures 20.75 w x 16 h and is framed. Countersigned by Acting Secretary of the Interior B. R. Cowan. Included is an intersting archive of almost 30 items most of which relates to Carrier's service as Indian Agent at the Ponca Agency. Many are on Agency or United States letterhead. One document lists 16 Indians by name for rations stopped or doubled; another is a detail of picket guard one mile west of Point Village against Sioux attacks and lists an Indian Sergeant and 10 Indian Privates; many documents are receipts of payment to Indians for services at the Agency including Little Snake Peter Primeaux Frank Le Fleash Sick Bull Rough Face etc.; another is a large document torn at folds listing the names of 211 Indians signed with their marks receiving annuity payments witness and signed by A. J. Potter and A. J. Abbott and Charles P. Morgan interpreter. Additionally there are three printed govenrment publications including Army HQ General Orders No. 97 a Senate Petition by Carrier and a House of Representatives Report submitted by Carrier. There is also a statement of equipage and supplies for 1864-1865 signed by Carrier for the 198th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers Infantry Company A of which Carrier was an officer. There is also a five page "Descriptive List of Curiosities furnished by the Ponca Indians of Dakota." An interesting and unique collection of original documents. Department of the Interior unknown books
1885125381New York: Henry-Bonnard Bronze Co. c. 1885. Attractive bronze bust of of Ulysses S. Grant as General of the Army by famed American sculptor Henry Kirke Bush-Brown. The adopted nephew of sculptor Henry Kirke Brown Henry Kirke Bush-Brown was revered for his accurate realist sculptures illustrating American history. He produced three equestrian bronze sculptures erected at the Gettysburg battlefield depicting General George Mead the victor at Gettysburg General John F. Reynolds killed in action July 1 1863 and General John Sedgwick the senior most Union casualty of the American Civil War. In addition Bush-Brown made a bust of Abraham Lincoln dedicated in 1912 as part of the Lincoln Speech Memorial commemorating Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Mounted on a bronze base the entire piece measures 7.75 inches in height. In fine condition. Following the close of the American Civil War Congress revisited the idea of a superior General rank initially intended for bestowal upon George Washington who held the rank of "General and Commander-in-Chief" which was a grade senior to all American major generals and brigadier generals from the American Revolutionary War but only entitled him to the three-star insignia of an Army lieutenant general. On July 25 1866 Congress enacted legislation authorizing the grade of General of the Army and on that same date the new grade was conferred on Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant as a reward for saving the Union in the American Civil War. The grade was recognized and continued in various acts until the Act of July 15 1870 which contained the requirement that "the offices of general and lieutenant general shall continue until a vacancy shall exist in the same and no longer and when such vacancy shall occur in either of said offices shall become inoperative and shall by virtue of this act from thence forward be held to be repealed. Henry-Bonnard Bronze Co. unknown books
1865WRCAM53987City Point Va 1865. 1p. 6 x 7 3/4 inches. Verso docketed with an 1896 penciled presentation inscription to Chicago manufacturing magnate W.W. Wilcox with a faint ink stamp recording the date of presentation. Old horizontal folds light edge toning one tiny tear at bottom edge else fine condition. An important and revealing original communication from the pen of Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant near the close of the Civil War. Here Grant writes a telegram to Major General Edward Ord who was at that time in command of the Army of the James in Virginia. Ord's forces were participating in the Appomattox Campaign and achieved their greatest success at the Breakthrough at Petersburg just about two weeks after this telegram was sent. Ord would later be present for Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House. <br> <br> In this letter Grant informs Ord that Sheridan has just brought in thousands of freed African Americans to work as laborers for the Union. Grant sends them to the provost marshal at Fort Monroe in Hampton Roads and informs Ord that he may employ some of the men however he might see fit. The text of the telegram reads: <br> <br> "Gen. Sheridan has brought in with him some two or three thousand negroes. I have directed him to send them to the F.V. at Ft. Monroe. The Chief Ar. Ms. Gen. Ingalls will give directions for the distribution and employment of the able bodied men. The balance you may direct to be sent to such settlement as you may think can best employ them. U.S. Grant Lt. Gen." <br> <br> Ord and his men were instrumental in bringing an end to the Civil War in the weeks that followed this telegram. On April 9 Ord led a forced march to Appomattox Court House that is credited with in part forcing Lee's final surrender. Of this march Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman wrote in an 1880 letter that he "had always understood that Ord's skillful hard march the night before was one of the chief causes of Lee's surrender." It is poetic justice of the highest order to consider that some of the African-American former slaves mentioned in this telegram were likely part of Ord's forces at Appomattox where they could have borne witness to the end of the Confederacy. THE WAR OF THE REBELLION: A COMPILATION OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE UNION AND CONFEDERATE ARMIES Washington: Government Printing Office 1894 Series I Vol. XLVI Part III p.41. unknown books
