This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2012
Ulysses S. Grant signed document as President. He signs ''U.S. Grant'' above his printed title ''President of the United States of America'' at the top edge. Dated 12 July 1870, the document appoints Charles T. Forse to the position of Master in the U.S. Navy. A blue Department of the Navy seal is affixed to the bottom half, atop an etched nautical scene. Single page document is countersigned by George Robeson as Secretary of the Navy. Measures 15.75'' x 19.75''. Foxing and staining across top right. Minor chipping to left edge and major chipping to right edge, else very good.