to Frederick T. Dent
August 23, 1863
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Written, most likely, to his brother-in-law, Frederick Dent. Replying to Dent's letter. Describes his feelings after capturing Vicksburg. States that he "wanted a little vacation" and that Julia, his wife, has to go to St. Louis. Comments that "[t]he...
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