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Ulysses S. Grant - Autograph Letter Signed Directing Generals for the War's End
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- Creator:Ulysses S. Grant (Author)
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1865
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU905712464573
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