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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 [Telegram to Julia Dent Grant]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01545.02 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: 3 April 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Telegram in clerical hand to his wife Julia Grant regarding military matters. Expects to be in Richmond next week and says Sheridan has "picked up 1200 more prisoners today." Sent by Grant from Southerland Station, Virginia, and written on "United States Military Telegraph" stationary, at "Head Quarters."

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Grant, Julia Dent, 1826-1902

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