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 71321Paper signed by George M. Robeson, the 26th United States Secretary of the Navy, contains his autograph reading, “George M. Robeson/Sec of Navy,” written in iron gall ink. Robeson served from 1869 to 1877, contributing to naval advancements.Price: $100.00
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GEORGE M. ROBESON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 17386Slip of paper signed by George M. Robeson, reading "George Robeson/Secretary of the Navy." Robeson served as Secretary of the Navy from 1869 to 1877, overseeing a powerful naval force post-Civil War. Noted for his controversial reputation.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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GEORGE M. ROBESON - AUTOGRAPH 02/27/1874 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 17331Document signed by George M. Robeson and John A. J. Creswell, both members of President Grant's Cabinet. Signatures include "Geo. M. Robeson/Sec. of Navy" and "Jno. A. J. Creswell/Postmaster General".
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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GEORGE M. ROBESON - AUTOGRAPH 1884 - HFSID 49343Card signed by George M. Robeson, a former Secretary of the Navy and U.S. Congressman, with the inscription, “Geo. M. Robeson/1884/New Jersey,” written in black ink. Robeson served from 1879 to 1883 and had a notable military background.
Price: $100.00
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GEORGE M. ROBESON - AUTOGRAPH 1884 - HFSID 49360Card signed by George M. Robeson is dated 1884, displaying the signature, "Geo. M. Robeson/1884 New Jersey" in black ink. Robeson served as Secretary of the Navy and was a U.S. congressman, noted for his controversial tenure.
Price: $100.00
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GEORGE M. ROBESON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/07/1883 - HFSID 102198Check signed by George M. Robeson, dated May 7, 1883, drawn on the National Metropolitan Bank for $500, payable to Moses Bradshaw. Endorsed on verso by "Moses Bradshaw". Robeson served as Grant's Secretary of the Navy.
Price: $350.00
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GEORGE M. ROBESON - ENGRAVING SIGNED - HFSID 16601Vignette portrait signed by George M. Robeson, noted as "Geo. M. Robeson/Sec. of Navy." Engraved and printed by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving & Printing, captioned: "George M. Robeson/ Secretary of the Navy/ 1869."
Price: $425.00
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GEORGE M. ROBESON - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/30/1874 - HFSID 273026Letter signed by George M. Robeson as Grant's Secretary of the Navy, dated December 30, 1874. Addressed to Lieutenant Murray S. Day, it discusses a leave of absence, containing a formal greeting and an official message regarding furlough.
Price: $375.00
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GEORGE M. ROBESON - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 12/11/1873 - HFSID 17349Manuscript letter signed: "Geo M. Robson" as Secretary of the Navy, dated December 11, 1873, authorizing travel for Engineer-in-Chief W.W.W. Wood. Includes direction to proceed to Chester, Philadelphia, and New York on special duty.
Price: $375.00
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GEORGE M. ROBESON - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 12/19/1873 - HFSID 291758Manuscript letter signed: "Geo. M. Robeson" as Secretary of the Navy, dated December 19, 1873, on official letterhead. Addressed to W.W.W. Wood, instructing travel on public business. Contains a directive to return to Washington after completion of duties.
Sale Price $315.00
$375.00
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PRESIDENT ULYSSES S. GRANT - NAVAL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 01/07/1873 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 13088Document appointing Benjamin E. Fernald as “Carpenter in the Navy” signed by Ulysses S. Grant as President and George M. Robeson as Secretary of the Navy on January 7, 1873. Includes a blue paper seal and is on vellum.
Price: $3,000.00
