Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 to Thomas W. Cook re: advice to boy in school on honesty
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07190 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1874/09/23 Pagination: 2 p. : + Doc [1877/02/20] Height: 22.6 cm, Width: 14 cm Order a Copy
Fatherly response to autograph request of Cook's son: "I advise him that he always keep on such (good) terms with his parents that he can, at all times tell them nothing but "The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth."; with 2/26/1877 letter from President's secretary, with envelope.
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