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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 to C.A. Reynolds

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00406 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 13, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 25.1 cm Order a Copy

Written "Before Vicksburg." Grant, commanding Army and Department of the Tennessee, writes to Lieutenant Colonel Reynolds, Chief Quartermaster. Indicates that he is sending boats from his location for the transport of General James Birdseye McPherson's remaining troops. Docketed twice; once in pencil.

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Reynolds, C.A., fl. 1863
McPherson, James Birdseye, 1828-1864

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