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Modern [20th century] photograph of petition recommending Captain Ulysses S. Grant for the office of county engineer.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04360.117 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 2 photos: petition & docket Order a Copy

Modern [20th century] photograph of petition recommending Captain Ulysses S. Grant for the office of county engineer.

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

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