Grant family papers, 1881-1892 (bulk 1885)

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Grant family papers, 1881-1892 (bulk 1885)

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Correspondence between members of Ulysees S. Grant's family and the Grant Monument Association who were responsible for the construction and maintenance of the General Grant National Memorial; together with get well and sympathy messages.

ca. 4,800 items (3 linear ft.)

Federal Hall National Memorial

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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...

Grant family.

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Grant Monument Association (New York, N.Y.)

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Organized 1885 to raise funds for, and erect, a national monument over the grave of Ulysses S. Grant in New York City. Monument dedicated in 1897. In 1959 title to the structure was transferred to National Park Service. Monument renamed General Grant National Memorial. From the description of Post construction/administration records, 1907-1965. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155513017 The Association was organized in 1885 to raise funds for and erect a national monument over...