Presidential & First Ladies Election Sale
Mon, Oct 24, 2016 01:00PM EDT - Mon, Nov 7, 2016 03:04PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 82
Julia D. Grant (1826-1902)
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
First Lady of the U.S. (1869-1877)
hand-written letter dated December 2, 1891, signed by Grant, written in pencil on mourning stationery, a practice Grant continued for six years after her husband's death, in this letter she postpones a dinner engagement because "I find my cook is a perfect failure," 6-7/8 x 9 in.; Provenance: University Archives; Property from the Duke Family Collection
tape repairs on the verso otherwise very good condition
