Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) to John Eaton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05485.01 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 July 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Writing two days before the capitulation of Vicksburg, Mississippi, General Grant acknowledges receipt of a letter from Major Eaton. Relates that, based on Eaton's request, he will forward a recommendation for the promotion of Colonel John W. Fuller to President Abraham Lincoln.
Eaton served as chaplain to the Ohio Volunteer Infantry, colonel of the 63rd United States Colored Infantry Regiment, and superintendent in charge of freedmen, based on Grant's appointment. Fuller was promoted to Brigadier General in January 1864.
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I have no new commands that I think of just now. Your request in relation to Col Fuller will receive attention. - I have made no recommendations for promotion this year but shall prepare a list and forward to the president in a few days. On that list I will place the name of Col. Fuller.
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