Civil War-dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Maj. Gen.,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, March 11, 1863. Handwritten letter to Maj. Gen. James Birdseye McPherson, commander of the 17th Army Corps, in part: "Please have delivered the accompanying letter to Mrs. Duncan. Also send her from the captured mules the number that were taken from her husband's place, or sufficient to work their place. Mrs. D. complains that parties of soldiers cross over in skiffs and annoy them very much. You will of course do all you can to prevent this. Charge Mr. Arthur particularly on this subject when you leave. There are said to be…Rebel Cavalry in the vicinity of Lake Washington; can you have them attended to?" In fine condition, with paper loss to one edge affecting a few words of text. Excellent Civil War content from Ulysses S. Grant as he looks out for the well-being of farming families affected by the conflict, and directs McPherson to take action against some Confederate cavalry.
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