345. ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822 - 1885) Eighteenth President of the United States and Union lieutenant general. A fine cabinet photograph, 4 1/4" x 6 1/2", boldly signed "U.S. Grant, General", as President-elect, dated on the verso in a contemporaneous hand "Feb'y 4th 1869, New York", less than one month prior to his inauguration. Backstamp of C.D. Fredericks & Co. A superb signed image. Fine. $2,000 - 3,000