George M. Robeson Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GEORGE M. ROBESON
Born: March 16, 1829 in Oxford Furnace, New Jersey
Died: September 27, 1897 in Trenton, New Jersey
Biography
George M. Robeson (1829-1897), a Union General during the American Civil War, served as Grant's Secretary of the Navy from June 25, 1869 to March 3, 1877. Robeson was repeatedly accused of corruption (bribery taking, and diversion of Navy funds for his private use), but was so adept at covering his financial tracks that he earned the nickname "Cuttlefish." Twice an unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Senator from New Jersey (1876, 1880), he served as a U.S. congressman for the state from 1879-1883.
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GEORGE M. ROBESON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 71321The 26th United States Secretary of the Navy pens his autograph on this 3½x2 piece of paper in iron gall ink Signature: "George M. Robeson/Sec of Navy", in iron gall ink, 3½x2.Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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GEORGE M. ROBESON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 17386The former Secretary of the Navy pens his name on this slip of paper Signature: "George Robeson/Secretary of the Navy", 4½x2¼. George M.
Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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GEORGE M. ROBESON - AUTOGRAPH 02/27/1874 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 17331The pair signs as members of President Grant's Cabinet Signatures: "Geo. M. Robeson/Sec. of Navy", "Jno. A. J. Creswell/Postmaster General", 1 page, 5½x8½. GEORGE M.
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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GEORGE M. ROBESON - AUTOGRAPH 1884 - HFSID 49343The former Secretary of the Navy and U.S. Congressman signs this 3½x2¼ card Signature: "Geo. M. Robeson/1884/New Jersey" as a U.S. congressman, in black ink, 3½x2¼. George M.
Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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GEORGE M. ROBESON - AUTOGRAPH 1884 - HFSID 49360The Secretary of the Navy and U.S. congressman signs this card dated 1884 Signature: "Geo. M. Robeson/1884 New Jersey" in black ink. 3¼x2¼. George M.
Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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GEORGE M. ROBESON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/07/1883 - HFSID 102198The congressman writes a personal check for $500 during the year he left Congress Partly Printed Check signed: "Geo. M. Robeson", 8½x2¾. Washington, D.C., 1883 May 7. Drawn on the National Metropolitan Bank, payable to Moses Bradshaw or order for $500.
Sale Price $315.00
$350.00
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GEORGE M. ROBESON - ENGRAVING SIGNED - HFSID 16601The congressman and Secretary of the Navy signs an early vignette portrait Early Vignette Portrait signed: "Geo. M. Robeson/Sec. of Navy." Oval image, 1¼x2, on 5¾x7¾ card. Engraved and printed by the U.S.
Sale Price $382.50
$425.00
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GEORGE M. ROBESON - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/30/1874 - HFSID 273026The Secretary of the Navy signs this letter regarding a leave of absence Manuscript Document signed: "Geo W Robeson" as Grant's Secretary of the Navy, 1p, 8x10, ruled sheet. Washington, D.C., 1874 December 30. On letterhead of the Navy Department to Lieutenant Murray S.
Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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GEORGE M. ROBESON - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 12/11/1873 - HFSID 17349As Secretary of the Navy, he authorizes travel by his chief steam engineer Manuscript Letter signed: "Geo M. Robson" as Secretary of the Navy, 1p, 8x9¾. Washington, 1873 December 11. To Engineer-in-Chief W.W.W. Wood, Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering.
Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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GEORGE M. ROBESON - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 12/19/1873 - HFSID 291758As Secretary of the Navy, he authorizes a bureau chief to travel on official business Manuscript Letter signed: "Geo. M. Robeson" as Secretary of the Navy, 1p, 8x10, mounted to hard stock. Navy Department, Washington, 1873 December 19. On official letterhead to W.W.W.
Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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PRESIDENT ULYSSES S. GRANT - NAVAL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 01/07/1873 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 13088The pair signs this document appointing Benjamin E. Fernald “Carpenter in the Navy” Partly Printed Document signed: "U.S. Grant" as President and "Geo. M. Robeson" as Secretary of the Navy, 1p, 15½x9. Washington, 1873 January 7. On vellum.
Sale Price $2,550.00
$3,000.00
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PRESIDENT ULYSSES S. GRANT - NAVAL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 07/22/1869 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 5904The pair signs a Naval Appointment of Thomas C. McLean Partly Printed Document signed: "U.S. Grant" as President and "Geo. M. Robeson" as Secretary of the Navy, 1p, 15¾x19½. Washington, 1869 July 22. On vellum.
Sale Price $2,550.00
$3,000.00
