Letter: Toldeo, O[hio], to U[lysses] S. Grant, New York, [N.Y.], [18]84 Oct. 7.

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Letter: Toldeo, O[hio], to U[lysses] S. Grant, New York, [N.Y.], [18]84 Oct. 7.

Inquires as to truth of Lindsay's recollection of Lee's surrender at Appomattox and the apple tree story. Grant's reply is on back, clarifying details.

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Lindsay, C. D.

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Toledo, Ohio, resident. From the description of Letter: Toldeo, O[hio], to U[lysses] S. Grant, New York, [N.Y.], [18]84 Oct. 7. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 32038937 ...