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Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869 to Edwards Pierrepont

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00872 Author/Creator: Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869 Place Written: Washington City, Utah Type: Autograph letter signed Date: November 13, 1868 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 20 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Letter discusses Grant's cabinet, and appointments & health. Stanton died the following year.

Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
Pierrepont, Edwards, 1817-1892

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