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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 to Gen. John Ramsay

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01416 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Galena, Ill. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 19, 1880 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Grant expresses the hope that New Jersey will vote for Garfield and Arthur, and keep the Democrats out. The letter mentions the impending Presidential election in New Jersey.

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Ramsey, John, fl. 1880

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