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Rosecrans, William S. (1819-1898) to William F. Smith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00858 Author/Creator: Rosecrans, William S. (1819-1898) Place Written: Mexico City, Mexico Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 August 1872 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 27 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to General Smith to discuss commercial opportunities for trade with Mexico. Mentions possible steam and rail connections. Comments on cattle raising opportunities. Closes by asking about President Grant's re-election prospects.

Rosecrans, William S., 1819-1898
Smith, William Farrar, 1824-1903

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