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186622955St. Louis MO 1866. No binding. Fine. Manuscript Letter Signed as Lt. Col of Ordnance and Brevet Brigadier General to Adam Badeau Grant's Military Secretary St. Louis Arsenal Mo. August 1 1866. 2 pp. 7 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. Callender responds to Grant's aide-de-camp Adam Badeau's request ""for a statement of the number and calibre of guns captured at Fort Donelson February 16th 1862"" the Tennessee battle that was Grant's first success. Not having that report he offers one on Vicksburg instead.Callender advises: ""I have not been able to find any report of the character referred to among the records of my office and search for such a report has also been made among the records of the Department of the Missouri - likewise without success. But I applied to Capt. Brink late Acting Ordnance Officer at Fort Donelson for information on the subject and he has kindly furnished me with the enclosed list which I transmit herewith together with his letter neither is present. In looking for a report of the guns captured at Fort Donelson a very full report was found of guns and Ordnance Stores captured at Vicksburg - which if the General Grant desires could be forwarded to you.""Franklin D. Callender 1817-1882 Union officer; after distinguished service in the Seminole War and Mexican War took command of the St. Louis Arsenal in 1861 and served as Chief of Ordnance of the Dept. of the Missouri Nov. 19 1861-Mar. 11 1862; holding same post in Dept. of the Miss. March 11 - July 11 1862 he returned to Mo. where he was on the Governor's staff and then served in the advance upon and siege of Corinth; returned to Dept. of the Mo. and the St. Louis Arsenal July 11 1862 and commanded it throughout the war; breveted B.G. USA for Corinth St. Louis and war service. unknown 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
186936730Washington D.C. 1869. Single page entirely in ink manuscript Very Good.<br/><br/> Randall was a Pennsylvania Democrat born in Philadelphia and a Union soldier during the War. He was Speaker of the House 1876-1881. This letter is an early unfavorable evaluation of President Grant's character only two weeks after Grant's inauguration as President. "The chief characteristic thus far developed is his vindictiveness. He must have much changed from the time when he received Lee's surrender. But we shall see the end is not yet. unknown books
186219530Towanda: Printed at the Office of the Bradford Reporter 1862. First edition. 1 vols. 8vo. Black sheep-backed marbled boards. Interleaved. Rubbed some chipping of spine. Interleaved some manuscript additions of changes up to 1876 on interleaves and with a document from Montrose Penn. 1884 regarding the courts laid in some spotting and leaves loosened but generally a very good copy of a well-used reference work. With the signature and notation of William H. Jessup attorney of W. & W. H. Jessup. First edition. 1 vols. 8vo. Court Protocol. William Jessup graduate of Yale was a"pioneer in the cause of education and temperance in northern Pennsylvania and the chief founder of the County agricultural society." Appleton He was a presiding judge of the 11th judicial district of Pennsylvania from 1838 until 1851and one of the three representitives sent to discuss with Lincoln the military quota he had requested of New York Pennsylvania and Ohio. Two of his sons became noted missionaries William H. obviously followed him into his law firm. Printed at the Office of the Bradford Reporter unknown books
1880WRCLIT82480Paris: G. Masson 1880. 20pp. Octavo. Extracted from pamphlet volume without wrapper if so issued. Light foxing and a few smudges title leaf neatly detached otherwise very good. First separate printing as an extract from ANNALES AGRONOMIQUES V:4 of this work by the scientist credited by some historians as the father of modern oenology. G. Masson unknown books
187227653n.p.: n.p. 1872. First edition. Self-wrappers. An untrimmed unopened uncut single folio leaf edges soiled fore edge with a few small tears rear leaves creased overall still about very good. 16 pp. 8vo. The Grant administration was one of the most corrupt of the 19th century with numerous investigations convened. As it prepared for the elections of 1872 and Grant's run for a second term it issued this piece of campaign literature in an attempt to refute the charges. n.p. unknown books
189074898No Place: The American Geologist. Very Good. 1890. Softcover. 9-5/8" X 6-1/4" Ex-Library with a few stamps. This work is soft-bound in tan wrappers with black printing to the upper cover. The covers show some edge-wear with a vertical crease from being folded. The staple binding is solid. The contents are bright and clean with a small illustrated map at the front. . The American Geologist paperback books
1887UGRACEN00ZZThe Century Co 1887. Very Good. Grant Ulysses S. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. Volume 12: May 1887 to October 1887. Burnett Frances Hodgson. NY: The Century Co 1887. 960pp. Illustrated. Small 4to. Leather. Book condition: Very good with rubbing and bumping to edges and hinges cracked but holding by cords. Many articles cover issues related to the Civil War including <i>General Grant on the Terms at Vicksburg</i> by General Ulysses S. Grant. Also includes <i>Point d'Alecon</i> by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The Century Co hardcover books
186727894New York: Printed by Order of the Executive Committee George F. Nesbitt & Co. Printers 1867. First edition. Stitched. Title paged foxed at the edges dampstain to upper front corner; a good copy. 40 pp. 8vo. They were all there Astor to Vanderbilt to give the Republican nomination to Grant. Printed by Order of the Executive Committee, George F. Nesbitt & Co., Printers 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
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
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
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
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
188542593New York: Beadle & Adams No. 98 William Street 1885. 1st printing thus the "Memorial Edition" 15-DBL. Original publisher's printed orange paper wrappers Type VIII. Cf. Figure 101 Johannsen Vol I. General wear. Front wrapper beginning to detach lower 2". Period signature of "C. O. Hopkins". An Abt VG copy. 5 - 100 = 96 pp. Wood engraved bust of Grant to front wrapper. 12mo. <br/><br/> Beadle & Adams, No. 98 William Street unknown 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
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
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
186828114Philadelphia 1868. 24pp stitched as issued portraits of Grant and Colfax on the title page. "No. 182." printed at upper corner of title leaf. Near Fine.<br/><br/> "Grant and Colfax with Peace and Prosperity. Seymour and Blair with War and Anarchy."<br/>Miles 524. unknown books
1872WRCAM44458Washington 1872. Broadside 26 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches. Old folds. Wear and separation at some folds; top left corner torn away not affecting text. Minor soiling but generally quite clean. About very good. Proclamation by President Ulysses S. Grant indicating the sale of public lands in Wisconsin as listed on the broadside. Lots are to be sold on Monday June 17 "at a price of not less than two dollars and fifty cents per acre." Lands previously appointed for schools and other such uses are excluded from the sale. A large and interesting broadside concerning the disposal of public lands. unknown books
186618381New York: Beadle and Company 1866. 87 1 blank 4 publ. advts. pp. Original printed wrappers light dusting and spine chipping old tape remnant on spine. Else Very Good. <br/><br/> Despite the title the Report begins "from the date of Grant's appointment to command the operations of the armies of the United States." Grant's appointment occurred in 1864. The first printing issued in 1865 with a title more correctly reflecting its contents. This is the Beadle printing and so noted by Howes. <br/>Howes G311. Sabin 28315. Bartlett 1921-1922 other printings. Not in Eberstadt Decker Nevins. Beadle and Company 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
18852104022Charles L. Webster & Co 1885. dummy. hardcover. very good. This is a scarce salesman's dummy of the book. Book very good owner' name handwritten on front and rear fee end papers. With subscriber's list of names in back. Charles L. Webster & Co 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
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
