ALS : Ironton, Mo., to Julia Dent Grant, 1861 Aug. 15.

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ALS : Ironton, Mo., to Julia Dent Grant, 1861 Aug. 15.

Grant, recently appointed a brigadier general of volunteers, gives details of appointments he is making to his staff.

1 item (4 p.) ; 25 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6749541

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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