Lot 1062
Grant, Ullysses S. AES ("U.S. Grant") as President, 1p, 8" x 3½" (Washington), 1877 Feb. 27. Written on the verso of a letter of recommendation addressed to the Postmaster General of the U.S. by a Mr. Redpath for Col. H.C. Fisk. Grant writes, "Referred to the Postmaster General hoping that he may be able to give a position to Mr. Fiske." On the opposite side of the same page, former Union general N.P. Banks (now a member of Congress) also writes a glowing note of recommendation for Col. Fiske.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
Robert Batchelder, 1975.
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