The James Milgram Collections of U.S. Registered Mail and Campaign Envelopes

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, uniform portrait campaign design on cover bearing 3¢ red, grill (94) tied by fancy circle of small squares duplexed with "Bloomington Ill. Aug 9" cds to East Gloucester Mass.; reduced slightly at left, Extremely Fine and choice.

Milgram No. UG-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, portrait in uniform fcampaign design with circular verse above "We fight it out on this line if it takes all summer" on cover bearing 3¢ red, grill (94) s.e. at right, tied by circular grid cancels, matching "Claremont, Mass. Aug 14" cds to East Templeton, Mass.; barely reduced at right just affecting 3¢, Very Fine, ex-Walcott .

Milgram No. UG-3   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 211.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant "We'll Fight it out on this Line If It Takes All Summer", uniform portrait campaign design with verse above and below, "Payne, Holden & Co." imprint on cover bearing 3¢ red, grill (94) tied by "Van Wert, O. Dec 17" cds to Algodan Mich.; small edge flaws, F.-V.F., only recorded example .

Milgram No. UG-3 Var   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

This design is unlisted in Milgram Presidential Campaigns. It is similar to UG-3.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant "The Man Who Always Wins", portrait campaign design with verse below on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by circular cancel, blue "Poultney, Vermont, Jan 30 1869" cds to So. Farmsville N.Y., with original letter; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and scarce design.

Milgram No. UG-4A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant "For President", uniform portrait campaign design with additional quotation below on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) barely tied by segmented cork cancel duplexed with "West Winsted Ct. Mar 12" cds to Collinsville Conn., barely reduced at right still, fresh and Extremely Fine, ex-Jarrett .

Milgram No. UG-7   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant - Schuyler Colfax, portrait campaign design in fancy rectangle campaign design with "Union and Victory" verse above, additional "For President U.S. Grant, For Vice President Schuyler Colfax" at right, additional "For Governor John L. Blair" below on cover bearing 3¢ rose, grill (94) tied by segmented cork cancel, matching indistinct "Trenton, N.J. Nov 20" cds to Yardville N.J.; two top edge tears, otherwise Very Fine and scarce design.

Milgram No. UG-9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 214.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, portrait in uniform campaign design on amber cover bearing 3¢ red (94) canceled by radial duplexed with partial "Tama City, Iowa, Oct 24" cds to Nashua N.H.; reduced slightly at right, 3¢ couple tiny tears, Very Fine.

Milgram No. UG-10   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 215.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, portrait in uniform campaign design on fresh amber cover bearing 3¢ red, grill (94) tied by fancy segmented cork cancel duplexed with "Portsmouth, N.H. Jan 18" cds to Exeter N.H.; light horizontal bend through address panel, Extremely Fine and exceptionally attractive.

Milgram No. UG-11   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 215.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant "For President Gen'l U.S. Grant", engraved portrait in uniform on large-size Campaign broadside for "National Union Club, Philadelphia" with printed August 1st 1867 letter written to President Andrew Johnson from Candidate General U.S. Grant; typical filefolds, Very Fine and scarce 1868 campaign broadside.

Milgram No. UG-16   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, overall gray campaign design with portrait in oval wreath encased in ornate box with verse below "We'll fight it out on this line if it takes all summer" on cover bearing 3¢ red, grill (94) tied by cork cancel, matching "Pultneyville N.Y. Jan 4" cds to Lodus Ridge N.Y.; top edge and backflap opening tears, Very Fine and attractive.

Milgram No. UG-19   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 222.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, overall gray campaign design featuring portrait in ornamental frame with verse, on cover bearing G.B. 3d rose (49, plate 5) vertical pair tied by two strikes of "London S.E., OC 9, 69" duplex with "SE/22" barred oval to Buffalo N.Y., red "New York, Paid All, Oct 22" exchange cds; light soiling and edge wear, reduced slightly at right, right stamp creases, F.-V.F. and extremely scarce foreign use.

Milgram No. UG-19   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant "Our Country and its Defenders", campaign design with oval portrait in ornate patriotic frame and verse below featuring eagle, flags and soldier on amber cover with "James Patterson U.S.S" Senator free frank to Fitzwilliam N.H.; open on three sides, flap missing, fresh and Very Fine.

Milgram No. UG-20   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant "Our Country and its Defenders", campaign design with oval portrait in patriotic frame showing Eagle flags and soldier with verse below "Our Country and its Defenders" on legal-size orange cover bearing 2¢ black, grill (93) canceled by circular grid to Winchester N.Y., immaculate cover, Very Fine; with 1998 A.P.S. certificate.

Milgram No. UG-20   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant "We Fight It Out On This Line", patriotic campaign design with portrait in oval with Flags, Eagle and Shield on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by circle of wedges cancel, matching "Colchester Ct. Mar 9" cds to Williamantic Conn.; reduced at left, soiling and wear, F.-V.F., ex-Judge Fay .

Milgram No. UG-21   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 224.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant "We Fight It Out On This Line", patriotic campaign design with verse in blue ribbon, oval portrait, surrounded by flag, eagle and shield on cover bearing 3¢ red, grill (94), s.e. at top, tied by "Willimantic, Conn Feb 18" cds to West Cornwall Conn.; reduced at right, small bottom edge and flap tear, F.-V.F.

Milgram No. UG-22   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, portrait campaign design in patriotic oval with Flag, Eagle, Cannons and Drum with verse below "We will fight it out on this line if it takes all summer", on yellow cover bearing 3¢ ultramarine (114) tied by six-bar circular grid duplexed with light "Winchester Ill. Mar 1" cds to Jacksonville Ill.; top edge tears and partial flap, light vertical docketing at right across address, repaired tears at top and partial backflap, some light vertical docketing at right still, Very Fine appearance and rare design.

Milgram No. UG-25   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 227.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, Schuyler Colfax, portrait campaign design in ornate patriotic oval showing Eagle, Flag and Cannon, verse below "We will fight it out on this line if it takes all summer" on amber cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by segmented cork cancel, indistinct town cds to Vernon Vt.; reduced at right, F.-V.F.

Milgram No. UG-25   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, Schuyler Colfax, campaign design with large vertical portraits and name captions below on cover bearing 3¢ red, grill (94) canceled by light partial star in circle duplexed with "Charlestown, N.H. Apr 15" cds from A.T. Stewart correspondence to New York City, with original 1869 enclosure seeking $6,000 loan, small top left opening nick; accompanied by additional non-original lettersheet with similar portrait design, Very Fine.

Milgram No. UG-29   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

References: Listing examples illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 229.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, Schuyler Colfax, dual-portrait campaign design with "Grant" and "Colfax" captions superimposed on cover bearing 3¢ red, grill (94) just tied by cork cancel duplexed with indistinct N.H. town cds to Alfred Me., with original matching campaign design lettersheet (Milgram UG-32) with additional verse below " We Will Fight It Out On This Line "; cover with rough opening at top with couple small edge tears, Very Fine, Milgram lists the lettersheet as UG-32 campaign design, the envelope lacking the additional verse is unlisted.

Milgram No. UG-32 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

References: Lettersheet is listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 232.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, Schuyler Colfax, campaign design with dual portraits in ornate frame with eagle above on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by bold four-ring target duplexed with "Cincinnati O. Sep 27" cds to Richmond Ind.; edge tear into design, small lower left corner mend, minor sealed corner repair lower left still, Very Fine appearance, the only recorded example .

Milgram No. UG-34   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 232.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, Schuyler Colfax, purple patriotic campaign design incorporating dual-oval portraits, flag and shield with candidates names, on cover bearing 3¢ red, grill (94), small flaws, canceled by target duplexed with indistinct town to Belcher N.Y., reduced slightly at left, couple tone spots; accompanied by non-original matching purple patriotic campaign lettersheet with additional ms. slogan " Grant and Colfax Union Forever " upper right, F.-V.F. and scarce campaign design pair.

Milgram No. UG-35   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, Schuyler Colfax, portraits patriotic campaign design with red and blue dual portraits with flags and large shield with "Gen U.S. Grant, Hon, S. Colfax" caption, red verse at right on cover bearing 3¢ green (147) nat. s.e., tied by "Meridith Village N.H. Oct 24" cds to Boston Mass.; opened at right, F.-V.F.

Milgram No. UG-36   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 234. This design was apparently used during the 1872 election despite the Colfax portrait.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, Schuyler Colfax "The Nation's Choice", overall gray campaign design with ornate double portrait, additional design below showing Eagle with "Nov 1868" banner and "Grant & Colfax" caption, on 1869 cover bearing 30¢ orange, F grill (100) tied by segmented cork cancel, bold red "New York 'Paid 24' Mar 6 credit exchange cds to Paris France , red crayon "2" for double-weight, red French Packet (3.6.69) cds and matching red "PD" framed handstamp, Paris (3.17) arrival backstamp; reduced a bit at left, 1869 docketing at right, Very Fine and quite attractive.

Milgram No. UG-40   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

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(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, Schuyler Colfax "The Nation's Choice", overall gray campaign design with ornate double portrait, additional design below showing Eagle with "Nov 1868" banner and "Grant & Colfax" and "The Nation's Choice" captions, on 1869 cover bearing 12¢ black, F grill (97) top selvage single tied by target duplexed with partial "Salt Lake City, Utah, Mar 23" territorial cds to London England , red "New York, Paid All, Mar 30" exchange cds, red London Paid (4.12) receiver; repaired at top, expertly repaired across top still, Very Fine appearance, a rare New Mexico Territory campaign use to England .

Milgram No. UG-40   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, Schuyler Colfax "The Nation's Choice", overall gray campaign design with double-oval portraits with "The Nations Choice" above and "Grant Colfax" in ribbon at right on cover bearing 3¢ rose red, grill (94) tied by five-bar open grid duplexed with "New York, Feb 5" cds addressed attractively in purple to Boston, Mass.; couple tiny stain spots, mounting abrasion on reverse, Very Fine.

Milgram No. UG-40   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 235.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, Schuyler Colfax, campaign design with dual oval portraits in ornate frame on cover bearing 3¢ red, grill (94) tied by cork cancel duplexed with partial "Concord N.H. Mar 11" cds to Sunacook N.H.; faint horiztonal bend through address panel, light 3¢ perf toning, Very Fine and rare design.

Milgram No. UG-41   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 235.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, Schuyler Colfax, campaign design with dual portraits in patriotic frame on cover bearing 3¢ red, grill (94) canceled by faint grid, matching partial "North Waterford Me. 29" cds to Eaton Rapids Mich., with original matching campaign design lettersheet datelined "North Waterford Nov 29th 1868"; 3¢ nicked at top, otherwise fresh and Very Fine campaign design pair.

Milgram No. UG-42   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, Schuyler Colfax, red ornate patriotic campaign design featuring dual portraits, lengthy imprint at bottom, on cover bearing 3¢ green (147) canceled by target, matching bold "Jonesborough Ind. Aug 15" cds to Dalton Ind.; small edge flaws, F.-V.F.

Milgram No. UG-45 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, Schuyler Colfax, printed campaign corner card "For President Gen. Ulysses S Grant, Let Us Have Peace", "For Vice-President Hon Schuyler Colfax, But for the Republican Party we would have had no Nation today", additional verses on reverse "Republican Platform. 1868" and list of points, on cover bearing 3¢ red, grill (94) tied by open five-bar grid duplexed with "New York, Apr 5" cds to Hudson N.Y.; flap torn, fresh and Extremely Fine.

Milgram No. UG-50   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 240.

(1868 Campaign) "Grant For President In 1869", manuscript cancel across 3¢ rose (88) strip of nine , along with pen canceled 2¢ black (73) on registered legal-sized 6¢ pink entire (U62), manuscript " Paintersville, Ky. June 2 " postmark and magenta "No 1" registry number to Piketown Ky., docketed "Bills of 1867" vertically at left; some repaired flaws, recued slightly at bottom and right, Very Fine appearance, extremely unusual cover with political sentiment cancellation, ex-Landau.

Milgram No. UG-unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

(1868 Campaign) Ulysses S. Grant, patriotic "Stone, Hall & Co, Boston Mass" advertising design for "Campaign Goods" with small Grant portrait and "Boys in Blue" ribbon on cover bearing well-centered 2¢ black (73) tied by cork cancel duplexed with indistinct "Boston, Mass." cds to Groton N.H., F.-V.F. and scarce patriotic campaign advertising, unlisted in Milgram Presidential Campaigns.

Milgram No. UG-unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.