Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) to Lucius S. Felt re: insurance on home in Galena, Ill.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.040 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) Place Written: Long Branch, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1872/08/23 Pagination: 2 p. 21 x 13 cm Order a Copy
Written as President during his re-election campaign. Grant also mentions the possibility of repairing the house should he be defeated.
Long Branch, N.J.
Aug. 23d/ 72
My Dear Mr. Felt,
I am in receipt of your letters of the 16th inst. enclosing me the notice of the expiration of the insurance on my house in Galena. I enclose check to you for the amount required for renewal and will ask of you the favor to attend to it for me. After the 5th of Nov. I will be able to say whether I shall ask you also to superintend repairs to the house preparatory to its occupation four months later.
Please present Mrs. Grant's and my kindest regards to Mrs. Felt and family. We were in hope of seeing some of you this way this summer.
Yours Truly
U.S. Grant
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