22 September 1839
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Autograph letter signed
Title: to McKinstry Griffith
Writing as a cadet at West Point, Grant offers self-consciously romantic comments to his cousin about the Hudson Highlands. He also complains about "a few of the drawbacks," such as insufficient blankets and money, difficult lessons, the lack of familiar faces or women, tight clothing, and eight demerits he received that very day for missing church. Earliest known Grant letter.
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