Letter, 1871 Feb. 24.

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Letter, 1871 Feb. 24.

Letter to Pres. Ulysses S. Grant recommending the appointment of Alexander Shepherd as territorial governor of the District of Columbia.

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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...

Shepherd, Alexander Robey, 1835-1902

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Territorial governor of the District of Columbia. From the description of Deed, 1868 Nov. 6. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70953042 Businessman, public official, and governor of the District of Columbia; known as Boss Shepherd. From the description of Alexander Robey Shepherd collection, 1869-1942. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70966723 Businessman, public official, and governor of the District ...

United States. President (1869-1877 : Grant)

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Cushing was the naval officer noted for torpedoing the Confederate ram Albemarle in 1864. From the description of Appointment of William B. Cushing, 1872 Mar. 5. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 36087845 ...

Peck, E. (Edward), active 1871

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Resident of Georgetown, Washington, D.C. From the description of Letter, 1871 Feb. 24. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70953043 ...