Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 to Andrew Johnson re: ceasing to be Secretary of War ad interim
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03924 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter Date: 1868/01/14 Pagination: 1 p. 25.1 x 19.7 cm Order a Copy
Probably a retained draft. Grant has blotted and overwritten numerous words. He claims that he cannot serve because of the Senate's "Act Regulating the Tenure of Certain Civil Officers."
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