GRANT, ULYSSES SIMPSON, President . Autograph letter signed ("U.S.Grant") as President, to "Dear Sister", Washington, D.C., 30 January 1873. 2 pages, 8vo, "Executive Mansion" paper . A PERSONAL LETTER REGARDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FAMILY FUNDS. Grant writes that their father wishes to give some securities to Grant's son, Jesse: "Of course I do no want the funds, particularly as I know both he and Orvil [Grant's brother] need them." In order to please his father, however, the generous Grant agrees to take the funds and: "When they are received I shall send to Orvil's wife the amount Jesse receives."
GRANT, ULYSSES SIMPSON, President . Autograph letter signed ("U.S.Grant") as President, to "Dear Sister", Washington, D.C., 30 January 1873. 2 pages, 8vo, "Executive Mansion" paper . A PERSONAL LETTER REGARDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FAMILY FUNDS. Grant writes that their father wishes to give some securities to Grant's son, Jesse: "Of course I do no want the funds, particularly as I know both he and Orvil [Grant's brother] need them." In order to please his father, however, the generous Grant agrees to take the funds and: "When they are received I shall send to Orvil's wife the amount Jesse receives."
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