General Ulysses S. Grant letter

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.

Lt. General Ulysses S. Grant, USA acknowledging receipt of resolution of thanks from Rhode Island Legislature, February 14, 1865

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885.

Records of the Rhode Island Adjutant General – Box 337

Rhode Island State Archives

1865 February 14

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Head Quarters Armies of the United States
City Point, VA, Feb.y. 14th 1865

His Excellency
James Y. Smith
Governor of Rhode Island
Sir
Your letter of
The 9th inst. enclosing me a copy
of “Resolution of Thanks,” passed by
the Legislature of Rhode Island is
just received. – To their honorably
body, and the loyal people of the
state whom they represent through
you, I beg to return my thanks
and the thanks of the “Armies
of the Potomac” and James”, both of
which are honorably mentioned in
the “Resolution,” for this expression
of their satisfaction with the efforts
we have made in suppressing the
most wicked, as well as most gigantic
rebellion of which history gives any
record.
For the kind note with which
this “Resolution” is transmitted I return
you personally my sincere thanks.
With great respect
Your obt. Svt.
U.S. Grant
Lt. Gen.

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