Lot
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[Executive - Presidential Private Secretary] Adam Badeau, free frank signature "Adam Badeau" as private secretary to U.S. Grant on printed "from the President of the United States" cover addressed to John Jay in New York City, "Washington 'Free' Mar 24" cds; Very Fine and rare free frank, ex-Sampson, Theodore Stevens, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300.
Born in New York City, Badeau volunteered when the war began and became an aide on the staff of General Thomas W. Sherman. Badeau was badly wounded in an assault at Port Hudson La. in May 1863. In March 1864, he became Military Secretary to General U.S. Grant, in which post he served until May 1869, when he entered foreign service for the Department of State.
Realized: $450