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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) to Adolph E. Borie re: requesting purchase of yellow cord cigar lighters

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.042 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) Place Written: Long Branch, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1875/09/09 Pagination: 1 p. 23 x 15 cm Order a Copy

Written as President

Sept 9th 1875
My dear Mr. Borie:
Will you be kind enough to allow some one [sic] from your office purchase for me - and send by Ex - the value of the of enclosed in "Yellow Cord" for lighting cigars in the wind?
Your truly
U. S Grant

P.S If I know where to send I would not trouble you with those commission.

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

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