Papers, 1868-1874.

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Papers, 1868-1874.

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Letters of recommendation for office seekers during Grant's presidency of the U.S.; a letter from Peter Dox, U.S. representative from Alabama, concerning a proposed Atlantic-Mississippi canal, 1872; reminiscences of a sergeant in the 5th U.S. Cavalry about serving as a member of the bodyguard for Grant and Lincoln during their meeting at Petersburg, April 3, 1865; letters concerning minor legislation; and miscellaneous materials.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6966481

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Grant, Ulysses Simpson, 1822-1885

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Ulysses S. Grant (born Hiram Ulysses Grant, April 27, 1822, Point Pleasant, Ohio-died July 23, 1885, Wilton, New York) was the 18th president of the United States, serving from 1869 to 1877. As president, Grant was an effective civil rights executive who worked with the Radical Republicans during Reconstruction to protect African Americans, created the Justice Department, and reestablish the public credit. Promoted lieutenant-general, in 1864, Grant led the Union Army in winning the American Civ...

Dox, Peter Myndert, 1813-1891

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U. S. Congressman and lawyer. From the description of Letter, 1869 Oct. 31, Washington, D.C. to Thomas Banks Cabaniss. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 17961419 U.S. Congressman and lawyer. From the description of Letter, 1869 Oct. 31 : Washington, D.C. to Thomas Banks Cabaniss [microfiche manuscript]. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 154270325 ...