BUT THE HARDSHIP THAT FRANCE ENDURED WITH THE FOUR-MONTH SIEGE OF PARIS WITH SUCH COURAGE, FOLLOWING THE CAPTURE OF NAPOLEON III AND THE DEFEAT OF HIS ARMY, AND THE SHORT-LIVED REVOLUTIONARY UPRISING OF THE PARIS COMMUNE THAT FOLLOWED, INCREASED THE SYMPATHY OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, INCLUDING GRANT, TOWARDS FRANCE. THIS RESULTED IN THE OUTPORING OF AMERICAN SUPPORT FOR. AND AID FOR REFUGEES DURING THE WAR. A CHARITY FAIR, FOR THE RELIEF OF CIVILIAN SUFFERING IN. WAS HELD FROM 11-22 APRIL OF 1871 AT THE BOSTON THEATRE. THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS WERE ABLE TO DRAW UPON EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE GAINED DURING THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR IN HOSTING “SANITARY FAIRS” THAT AIDED SICK AND WOUNDED SOLDIERS AND THEIR FAMLIES. THIS EXTREMELY RARE ARTIFACT FROM THAT EVENT WAS SIGNED BY U. GRANT (1822-85) SIGNED DOCUMENT. Grant, 4.25 x 5.5, 1 pg. Boston, April 1871, by the American military officer and politician who served as the 18. President of the United States. Here he shows his support for the plight of French civilians during the Franco-Prussian War by contributing his autograph to the Boston French Fair. The printed document is headed “Autograph, Presented to the French Fair With the Compliments of” below which President Grant provides his bold, handwritten signature. In fine condition, with one tiny age spot, lower left. This item has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our parent company, History Makers Autographs. We financially stand behind our COA. Ask us about our PSA/DNA and JSA authentication guarantee. YES, WE DO OFFER A LAYAWAY PLAN. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED AUTOGRAPH. We do not sell reprints or facsimile autographs. This is our 34. We closed our retail galleries and now are totally internet sales oriented. We are a long-time member of UACC #RD337, PADAH, and the Manuscript Society. Our collectibles make for fantastic additions to long standing collections, great starting points for new collectors looking for trusted authentic material, and make for a truly unique gifts for that special person in your life or corporate gift for a special client. History Makers Autographs offers one of the strongest guarantees available by any dealer. We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of the document/artwork, without time limit, to the original purchaser. Every item we sell comes with a Certificate of Authenticity clearly stating this guarantee. International Buyers Please Note. We hope you enjoyed looking at all the wonderful autographs, historic documents, fine art photographs, and interesting memorabilia. Please let us know how we can be of service. We appreciate you letting your friends know about us.
CIVIL WAR AND CIVIL RIGHTS. AT THE END OF THE. CIVIL WAR ULYSSES S. NEW PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON OPPOSED GRANT’S ENFORCEMENT OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1866 AND ON MARCH 2, 1867 CONGRESS, OVERRIDING JOHNSON’S VETO, PASSED THE FIRST OF THREE RECONSTRUCTION ACTS, USING MILITARY OFFICERS TO ENFORCE THE POLICY. PROTECTING GRANT, CONGRESS PASSED THE COMMAND OF THE ARMY ACT, PREVENTING HIS REMOVAL OR RELOCATION AND FORCING JOHNSON TO PASS ORDERS THROUGH GRANT. PRESIDENT JOHNSON THEN FIRED EDWIN STANTON, A RADICAL REPUBLICAN, AS SECRETARY OF WAR AND NOMINATED GRANT TO REPLACE HIM BUT THAT REQUIRED SENATE APPROVAL SO WHILE WAITING FOR CONGRESS TO DECIDE, GRANT, NOT WANTING THE ARMY TO FALL UNDER A CONSERVATIVE APPOINTEE WHO WOULD IMPEDE RECONSTRUCTION, ACCEPTED THE AD INTERIM POSITION AS SECRETARY OF WAR. CONGRESS VOTED TO KEEP. AND GRANT INFORMED JOHNSON THAT HE WAS GOING TO RESIGN HIS SHORT-LIVED POSITION. THIS LED TO AN ACRIMONIOUS BREAK BETWEEN THE TWO AND THE CONTROVERSY LED TO JOHNSON’S IMPEACHMENT. GRANTS POPULARITY ROSE AND HIS NOMINATION FOR THE PRESIDENCY SOON FOLLOWED. DOCUMENTS SIGNED BY ULYSSES S. GRANT, DURING THE FEW MONTHS HE SERVED AS SECRETARY OF WAR ARE EXTREMELY RARE. GRANT (1822-85) MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED AS SECRETARY OF WAR. Grant, 8 x 10, War Department, Washington, October 10. Smith, a Colonel of Volunteers by Brevet, in the services of the United States. ” The document is also signed at the bottom “Brevet Colonel Watson B. And, a notation of referral from Zachariah Chandler, U. Senator from Michigan who was one of the founders of the Republican Party (1854) who was a strong advocate for abolition of slavery and later advocated for civil rights for newly freed slaves. In fine condition, with mailing fold lines, partial separation that’s reinforced with archival tape on reverse and on left edge. Enlisted in the Union Army as a Commissary Sergeant in Company C of the 8th. Cavalry Regiment on August 27, 1862. He was promoted multiple times: to Lieutenant on November 6, 1862; to Acting Adjutant General on October 29, 1863; to Captain on April 15, 1864; to Major on November 14, 1864; to Brevet Lieutenant Colonel on March 13, 1865; and finally to Brevet Colonel on September 22, 1865. Saw action at battles of Bull Run. This item has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our parent company, History Makers Autographs. We financially stand behind our COA. Ask us about our PSA/DNA and JSA authentication guarantee. YES, WE DO OFFER A LAYAWAY PLAN. WE OFFER LAYAWAY AT NO EXTRA COST. A non-refundable 25% deposit is required and then the balance is to be paid at 25% per month for the next 3 months. Please let us know if you would like to put some items in layaway and we will be happy to make the arrangements. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED AUTOGRAPH. We do not sell reprints or facsimile autographs. This is our 34. We closed our retail galleries and now are totally internet sales oriented. We are a long-time member of UACC #RD337, PADAH, and the Manuscript Society. Our collectibles make for fantastic additions to long standing collections, great starting points for new collectors looking for trusted authentic material, and make for a truly unique gifts for that special person in your life or corporate gift for a special client. History Makers Autographs offers one of the strongest guarantees available by any dealer. We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of the document/artwork, without time limit, to the original purchaser. Every item we sell comes with a Certificate of Authenticity clearly stating this guarantee. International Buyers Please Note. We hope you enjoyed looking at all the wonderful autographs, historic documents, fine art photographs, and interesting memorabilia. Please let us know how we can be of service. We appreciate you letting your friends know about us. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Autographs\Historical”. The seller is “stevnowli_0″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Industry: Historical
- Signed by: ULYSSES S. GRANT
- Autograph Authentication: HISTORY MAKERS AUTOGRAPHS
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Modified Item: No
