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Grant, Frederick Dent (1850-1912) To: W.E. Mitchell.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04360.008 Author/Creator: Grant, Frederick Dent (1850-1912) Place Written: New York Type: Letter Date: 1887/02/06 Pagination: Order a Copy

Writing on behalf of Mrs. Grant. There are no Lincoln signatures in her possession from which the signature could be taken without destroying the value of the letter.

Grant, Frederick Dent, 1850-1912

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