Lot 20
US Presidents: James Madison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor and Ulysses S. Grant. Four Signed Pieces. Collection of four signed pieces by US Presidents. 1.) James Madison signed land grant 9¾ x 15" dated November 17, 1812. Land grant itself is in fine condition with no tears or repairs. Madison's signature is present, legible, intact with no stains. However it is light compounded by his lettering on the thin side so best viewed at close range. 2.) Some detective work has revealed that Zachary Taylor has penned in bold ink, the address on a flattened cover (8 x 8½") the address of an R.G. Wood of the US Army located at Fort Texas ca. 1846. The ink blob is a self-correction by Taylor who actually ordered the construction of Fort Texas, later renamed Fort Brown, in honor of Major Jacob Brown killed there at very beginning of the Mexican American War. 3.) John Tyler as President penned a cover to Edward Everett, US Envoy, London adding Dr. Joynes in lower left corner. On flap "President Tyler" is executed in a different hand. 4½ x 5" facing cover is in superb condition with the verso having considerable residue from a previous mounting that in no way comprises the front. As Everett was appointed by President Harrison as Ambassador to the UK and remained almost through Tyler's Presidency, this cover would have been written between 1841-1845. 4.) Ulysses S. Grant signed pardon as President dated April 12, 1873. 11 x 8" with pardon in excellent condition. Unfortunately pardon was clearly framed and displayed causing Grant's signature to fade by 80%. It is visible only in close proximity. Estimated Value $600 - UP
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