48. ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822-1885) Eighteenth President of the United States and Union lieutenant general. Excellent oversize S.P. "U.S. Grant Lt. Gen. U.S.A.", 10 3/4" x 12" b/w, an image of Grant in uniform from the waist, up with one hand in his vest, a Lincoln mourning band tied to his left arm, signed at bottom. On the verso is a presentation inscription signed by Grant's fellow general DANIEL BUTTERFIELD reading: "Wm. Wood Esq. Cold Spring NY with the compliments of Daniel Butterfield This photograph was given to Genl. Butterfield by Genl. Grant in 1866 & had Genl. Grant's own signature". Backstamp by F. Gutekunst, Philadelphia, pencil dated April, 1866, with tax revenue stamp. Grant's signature just the slightest bit lightened, mentioned here only for accuracy, light toning to mount, else very good. DANIEL BUTTERFIELD (1831-1901) was a Union major general who commanded a brigade at Bull Run, was awarded the Medal of Honor for Gaines Mill, and was wounded in that battle and at Gettysburg. He also helped design the corps badges for the army and is credited with writing "Taps". $5,000-6,000