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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 to John A. Dix

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09092 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 December 1866 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Order a Copy

Marvels at the Gatling Gun: "an ingenious piece of Mechanism and will recommend itself to Ordinance and Artillery officers." To General John A. Dix on behalf of General John Love.

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

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