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Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 to Ulysses S. Grant

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02448.14 Author/Creator: Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 Place Written: Peterboro, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 11, 1874 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 25.3 cm Order a Copy

Smith, a prominent abolitionist, philanthropist, and political reformer, transmits a circular (not included) which contains an extract from one of President Grant's recent speeches (not included, but possibly on the topic of civil rights).

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874

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