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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 To: General J.E. Hawley

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04360.001 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Letter Date: 1876/04/27 Pagination: docket Order a Copy

Written on White House stationery. Requesting a copy of the remarks Hawley would make at the "Ceremonial opening." Docket indicates the opening was on May 10, 1876 for President Grant

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

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