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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 to John Thompson Hoffman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01817 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Letter signed Date: 29 November 1871 Pagination: 4 p. ; 24.8 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

President Grant transmits a copy of a treaty (not included) signed 8 May 1871 between the United States and Great Britain to Hoffman, Governor of New York. Informs Hoffman of shared American and British use of waterways, stating that "It is confidentally believed that the use of the artificial water communications which the Treaty contemplates will contribute to a rapid increase of trade ... " Desires to bring the provisions of the Treaty before the New York State Legislature, securing the use of several New York canals for Great Britain.

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Hoffman, John T. (John Thompson), 1828-1888

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