John A.J. Creswell Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JOHN A.J. CRESWELL
Born: November 18, 1828 in Creswells Ferry (now Port Deposit), Maryland
Died: December 23, 1891 in Elkton, Maryland
Biography
John Angel James Creswell (1828-1891) served as Postmaster General under President Ulysses S. Grant from March 6th 1869 until he tendered his resignation on July 6th 1874. An attorney and later president of two banks, Creswell had begun his political career in Maryland's House of Delegates (1861-1862) before serving as a U.S. Representative (1863-1865) and U.S. Senator (1865-1867). A candidate for the 1868 Republican nomination for Vice President, Creswell was later a counsel for the U.S. for the Alabama Claims Commission (1874-1876).
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JOHN A.J. CRESWELL - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 17345Card signed by John A.J. Creswell, the U.S. Postmaster General under President Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1874. Signature reads, "Jno. A. J. Creswell/Postmaster General/from March 6th 1869/to July 6th 1874." Creswell served in various political roles before resigning.Price: $300.00
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JOHN A.J. CRESWELL - AUTOGRAPH 05/13/1873 - HFSID 113Card signed by John A.J. Creswell, U.S. Postmaster General under President Ulysses S. Grant, includes the inscription, "Jno. A. J. Creswell/Postmaster General/May 13th 1873." Creswell served from March 6, 1869, to July 6, 1874.
Price: $320.00
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JOHN A.J. CRESWELL - AUTOGRAPH 12/08/1869 - HFSID 13724Card signed by John A.J. Creswell, U.S. Postmaster General under President Ulysses S. Grant, dated December 8th, 1869. Signature reads "Jno. A. J. Creswell/PMG." with imprinted text at the top indicating its authenticity.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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JOHN A.J. CRESWELL - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/03/1883 - HFSID 17347Autograph letter signed by Jno. A. J. Creswell, dated April 3, 1883, addressed to H.K. Sanderson, Esqr. It discusses judgeship and mentions Hon. Wm. A. Richardson and Hon. James W. Marshall in relation to Creswell's tenure.
Sale Price $345.00
$420.00
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JOHN A.J. CRESWELL - ENGRAVING SIGNED - HFSID 16602Engraving signed by John A.J. Creswell, U.S. Postmaster General under President Ulysses S. Grant, includes the inscription "Jno. A. J. Creswell". It features an imprinted description from the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, documenting his tenure in office.
Price: $500.00
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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
