ALS, 1895 August 28 : San Francisco, to Mr. Grant, San Diego.

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ALS, 1895 August 28 : San Francisco, to Mr. Grant, San Diego.

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Former Confederate officer Mosby writes to the son of Ulysses S. Grant in San Diego regarding an old soldier from his command who was retiring to San Diego. They both had supported Grant in his presidential campaign in Virginia.

1 p. ; 25.5 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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