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Rosecrans, William S. (William Starke), 1819-1898 to William F. Smith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00858 Author/Creator: Rosecrans, William S. (William Starke), 1819-1898 Place Written: Mexico City, Mexico Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 22, 1872 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 27 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

William S. Rosecrans writes to General Smith to discuss commercial opportunities for trade with Mexico. He mentions possible steam and rail connections and comments on cattle raising opportunities. Closes the letter by asking about President Grant's re-election prospects.

Rosecrans, William S., 1819-1898
Smith, William Farrar, 1824-1903
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

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