McDowell, Irvin, 1818-1885 to Ulysses S. Grant
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03021 Author/Creator: McDowell, Irvin, 1818-1885 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Letter signed Date: 8 June 1868 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Signed as Brevet Major. Discusses reconstruction and politics in Mississippi. McDowell writes that the Mississippi Governor, despite having no patronage or money, is seeking to defeat a new constitution. He believes that removing the governor would result in "political martyrdom," and actually increase his influence. Writes that in case he is wrong, he recommends General Adelbert Ames as military governor. Written on Headquarters 4th Military District, (Department of Mississippi and Arkansas) stationary. Note in pink ink by the Cipher Operator states that a duplicate was sent my mail to Memphis to be telegraphed from there.
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