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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02991 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Cairo, Illinois Type: Autograph note signed Date: January 22, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 13 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Written to the "Officer Comdg Ferry Cairo Illinois." Orders the commander of the ferry that a ferryboat "will go to Fort Holt & return immediately, subject to the orders of Maj. Sangers. Written as Brigadier General. Orders made shortly before Grant's attack on Fort Donelson.

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Sanger, William D., fl. 1861-1863

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