ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 7.5, no date. Handwritten letter to "Mrs. Rawlins," the wife of his Secretary of War John Aaron Rawlins, who had served as Grant's aide-de-camp during the Civil War. In full: "Enclosed I return deed of property to be recorded, and checks for amount stipulated as first payment on it. I have ordered your furniture from Washington and when I go there I will send you all accumulated interest. I think you may be able to pay five hundred of the outstanding debt now. Hoping you will be very happy in your new home." In fine condition, with some small stains to the signed page.
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