Lot 4239
Grant, Ulysses S (1822-1885) 18th President of the United States, 1869-1877. Manuscript Document Signed ("U.S. Grant") as President, Washington, November 28, 1876, 2 pp, large folio. The President appoints Caleb Cushing as Minister to Spain and details Cushing's powers and authorities in dealing with Spain, including "the mutual delivery of persons charged with crimes in certain cases…and to conclude and sign a Treaty or…Convention…transmitting the same to the President of the United States for his ratification by and with the advice and consent of the Senate…." Boldly signed by Grant. Countersigned by Secretary of State Hamilton Fish. Cream paper presidential seal and signatures on second page. Normal folds; a couple of tiny fold tears and minor show-through from glue on seal; soiling on verso of blank integral leaf does not affect document. A handsome and important document.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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