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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 to John Sherman re: Johnson and Tenure of Office Act

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07166 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Head Quarters Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1868/01/19 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

"Whilst I think he wanted the constitutionality of the 'Tenure Act' tested I think now he would be glad either to get the vacancy of Sec. of War or have the office just where it was during suspension."

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

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