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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 to J. A. J. Creswell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09240 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 May 1874 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

As president, regarding his daughter's White House wedding. "In directing invitations for the Cabinet to attend the marriage of our daughter tomorrow, Mrs. Grant is not certain whether one was sent to Miss McIntyre or not. If none was sent it was an oversight." See GLC 4360.

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

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