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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 [Permission for John Lothrop Motley]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02781 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 19 July 1870 Pagination: Order a Copy

President Grant authorizes John Lothrop Motley "to exchange the ratifications of the [Addition] Convention to the Convention of April 7. 1862 between Great Britain & the U.S. for the suppression of the African Slave Trade." One engraving, "H.M. Gun-boat 'Teaser' Capturing the Slaver 'Abbot Devereaux,'" and one bust engraving of President Grant included.

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877

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