ULYSSES S. GRANT * PSA * Scarce AUTOGRAPH CDV Photo SIGNED Lieutenant General
Guaranteed Authentic
18th President of the United States ULYSSES S. GRANT side profile CDV portrait boldly signed by Grant during the Civil War on the border of the image. Grant has additionally inscribed the image with his rank as "Lt. Gen U.S.A."
Grant's inscription, "Lt. Gen. U.S.A." establishes the date of this carte-de-visite as after March 9, 1864. On this day, Lincoln gathered his cabinet to witness something that had occurred only once before in the history of the republic. As soon as his cabinet arrived, Lincoln presented Ulysses S. Grant with his commission as a lieutenant general. At this point in time, only Washington had risen to that rank in the U.S. Army.
The Grant signed CDV has been thoroughly reviewed and CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY PSA/DNA EXPERT EXAMINATION and encapsulated inside PSA/DNA's sonically-sealed, tamper-evident holder. UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED GENUINE.
Condition is as shown, including edge wear, blemishes, toning consistent with age and handling. Unknown handwriting on reverse. CDV measures appx. 2.5" x 4" inside appx. 4.25" x 7.25" encapsulate.
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