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Grant, Frederick D., 1850-1912 To Genl. Wilson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04360.013 Author/Creator: Grant, Frederick D., 1850-1912 Place Written: New York Type: Letter Date: 1897/01/30 Pagination: Order a Copy

He is unable to read his paper before the "Genealogical & Biographical Society" on 2/12. He already promised to attend a Lincoln Banquet, but suggests that someone else may read his paper.

Grant, Frederick Dent, 1850-1912

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