Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), 18th president of the United States, original pen signature on "The President of the United States of America" document appointing Peter T. Swaine to the position of "Lieutenant Colonel of the Fifteenth Regiment of Infantry"; counter-signed by William Belknap, Secretary of war, and dated 5th January, 1875. Attractively framed & glazed, overall 62 x 54 cm.