GRANT, Ulysses S. Autograph endorsement signed ("U. S. Grant"), as Lt. General, Washington D. C., 8 May 1866. 57-words, entered on two leaves of an official, diplomatic passport for Gen. Frederick A. Starring. Bound in 8vo leather case, stamped in gilt. GRANT VOUCHES FOR A FORMER WARTIME DEPUTY: "Brevet Brig. Gen. Starring served directly under my command during a portion of the early par of the war to suppress Rebellion, and under my command, though distant from me, through the entire rebellion, raising from the rank of major of Artillery to the grade of Colonel, and Brigadier general, by Brevet, for Gallant and meritorious services." The passport contains a fold-out commission, making Starring an envoy extraordinaire to the American legation in Berlin, Prussia, co-signed by George Bancroft. -- GRANT. Document signed ("U. S. Grant") as President, co-signed by Secretary of State Hamilton Fish, Washington, D. C., 18 May 1869. 1 page, folio, 15 x 18½ in. A commission making Frederick A. Starring a Consular Agent. Together 2 items. (2)