This 1892 images shows a letter from Ulysses s Grant dated January 27, 1885 and signed by Grant. 18th President of the United States The letter reads: "New York City, January 27, 1885. Honorable John Sherman, Chairman. Dear Sir: I regret very much that my physical condition prevents my accepting the invitation of the Commission appointed by Congress to provide suitable ceremonies for the dedication of the Washington monument, to be present to witness the same, on the 21st of February next. My throat still requires the attention of the physician, daily, though I am encouraged to believe tha

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This 1892 images shows a letter from Ulysses s Grant dated January 27, 1885 and signed by Grant. 18th President of the United States The letter reads: "New York City, January 27, 1885. Honorable John Sherman, Chairman. Dear Sir: I regret very much that my physical condition prevents my accepting the invitation of the Commission appointed by Congress to provide suitable ceremonies for the dedication of the Washington monument, to be present to witness the same, on the 21st of February next. My throat still requires the attention of the physician, daily, though I am encouraged to believe that it is improving. Very respectfully yours, U S Grant" Ulysses Grant served as a commanding general in the Civil War, leading Union Armies to victory and named Secretary of War by President Andrew Johnson. Grant's anti-corruption efforts were marked by scandal, while the country suffered economic depression. Grant died in 1885.

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