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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) To: Paymaster General.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04360.017 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) Place Written: Washington Type: Letter Date: 1875/11/18 Pagination: Order a Copy

Inviting the Paymaster general and Mrs. Alvord to dinner at the White House.

Grant, Julia Dent, 1826-1902
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

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