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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 to John E. Williams re: solving banking crisis, Panic of 1873

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04784 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 19, 1873 Pagination: 2 p. + docket 24.8 x 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Grant writes in part: "Cannot the bank presidents be brought together & resolve to aid each other?"

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

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