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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Executive Order removing civil servant in accordance with Tenure of Office Act

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06597 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 1869/05/06 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 19.9 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Executive order advising that a civil servant has been suspended from his position in accordance with the Tenure of Office Act. Cancelled, with name scraped-off.

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

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