Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 to James L. Crane
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01151 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: City Point, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 2, 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; Height: 21 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy
Misdated "1864" but dated 1865 on internal evidence. The 21st Illinois was Grant's first command. Crane had served as chaplain of that unit.
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