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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 to Edward O. C. Ord

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00098 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 7, 1866 Pagination: 2p. : docket : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

The letter discusses neutrality laws. Grant supports President Johnson's neutrality proclamation.

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Ord, Edward Otho Cresap, 1818-1883

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