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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) [Permission for John Lothrop Motley]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02781 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: July 19, 1870 Pagination: 1 p. ; 27.8 x 21.3 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 20.5 x 28.6 cm + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 21.5 x 21.5 cm Order a Copy

President Grant authorizes John Lothrop Motley "to exchange the ratifications of the [Addition] Convention to the Convention of April 7. 1862 between Great Britain & the U.S. for the suppression of the African Slave Trade." One engraving, "H.M. Gun-boat 'Teaser' Capturing the Slaver 'Abbot Devereaux,'" and one bust engraving of President Grant included.

John Lothrop Motley was United States Minister to Great Britain.

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877

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