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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 [to Elihu B. Washburne]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02084.01 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Prospect Station, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 April 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 17.5 x 10 cm Order a Copy

Souvenir document presented by Grant to loyal supporter and fellow Galena townsman, Elihu B. Washburne, who served as Secretary of State and Ambassador to France during Grant's presidency. Informs that Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia on the previous day. Recipient inferred from provenance. Possibly Grant's retained copy of the telegram.

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Washburne, E. B. (Elihu Benjamin), 1816-1887

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