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GRANT, ULYSSES S. (1822-1885). Carte-de-visite photograph signed ("U. S. Grant"), by E & AT Anthony, New York (imprint on verso), n.d. [circa 1862]. 105 x 60 mm. (4 x 2 3/8 in.) including margins, some overall discoloration, edges worn. A half-length portrait of Grant in uniform, signed on the lower margin.
"A thirty-nine year-old alcoholic clerk in a leather store in 1861, Grant joined the Union army and rose steadily by virtue of his knack for winning battles. By 1864 he was commander-in-chief and a year later Lee was handing over his sword"--W.M.
"A thirty-nine year-old alcoholic clerk in a leather store in 1861, Grant joined the Union army and rose steadily by virtue of his knack for winning battles. By 1864 he was commander-in-chief and a year later Lee was handing over his sword"--W.M.