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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) to George S. Boutwell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08924 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) Place Written: Long Branch, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 July 1871 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.5 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to Secretary of the Treasury Boutwell seeking to reverse consolidation of tax districts in Alabama: "The consolidation of the 2d & 3d districts of Ala. if approved by me, was approved without reflection." Explains that there is no means of rapid transit between the districts, which would be problematic for consolidation.

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Boutwell, George Sewall, 1818-1905

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