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Pope, John (1822-1892) to U.S. Grant

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06762.002 Author/Creator: Pope, John (1822-1892) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Printed letter Date: 18 April 1874 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Printed with reply from Grant, 1874/05/09. Unsigned copies. 1 page printed on folded leaf. Re: Request that Grant view both side before reopening trial of Fitz John Porter.

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