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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 To: Jesse R. Grant

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07997 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1859/03/12 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.8 cm, Width: 12.8 cm Order a Copy

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