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Ulysses S. Grant autograph letter signed, dated 14 August 1861 at the beginning of the Civil War, and a week after Grant's promotion from Colonel to Brigadier General. Grant writes from his Headquarters at Ironton, Missouri to a Mr. Crane in Pilot Knob, MO, in full, ''Sir: Send me six teams this morning. Let them come by the depot and put in two sacks of corn each. / Respectfully / U.S. Grant / Brig. Gen. Comdg''. Letter measures 7.75'' x 9.75''. Professionally restored along folds, overall in very good condition. A rare letter by Grant during the Civil War, likely one of his first as General.
Ulysses S. Grant Civil War Dated Autograph Letter Signed -- From August 1861, a Week After His Promotion From Colonel to Brigadier General
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