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Descriptive Summary Grant, U. S. (Ulysses S.) Ulysses S. Grant Family papers, 1860-1937 MS2157 10 Linear feet Collection includes correspondence, diaries, clippings, scrapbooks, framed photographs, engravings, coins, busts, furniture and other papers and objects of Ulysses S. Grant and Ulysses S. Grant III. The material dates from 1860-1937 The George Washington University, The Gelman Library, Special Collections Research Center

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English Information for Users Preferred citation

Ulysses S. Grant Family papers, Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University.

Restrictions on Access

Some records may be restricted.

Acquisition Information

The material was donated by Ulysses S. Grant III in 1950.

Restrictions on Use

Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.

Historical or Biographical Note

Ulysses S. Grant (born Hiram Ulysses Grant) (1822-1885) was a U.S. general, commander of Union forces during the American Civil War (1864-1865), and the eighteenth President of the United States (1869-1877). Grant was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio in 1822.

Grant began his military career at West Point, and served in the army from the time of his graduation in 1843 until 1868. He served under Zachary Taylor during the Mexican War (1846-1848). Grant was promoted to the rank of Major General following his success at the battle of Vicksburg (1863). In March 1864, President Abraham Lincoln promoted him to the rank of Lieutenant General in command of all the armies of the United States. Grant received Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865.

In 1868 the Republican Party nominated Grant for President; he served two terms. He ran unsuccessfully for a third term in 1876 and again in 1880.

Grant married Julia Boggs Dent in 1848; they had four children.

Grant was a trustee of The George Washington University.

Grant died in July 1885 at his home in Mount McGregor, New York. He and his wife are buried in Grant's Tomb in New York City.

Grant's grandson, Ulysses S. Grant III (1881-1968), was a trustee of The George Washington University and served as its Vice President from 1946-1951.

Collection Scope and Content

The collection includes correspondence, diaries, clippings, scrapbooks, framed photographs, engravings, coins, busts, furniture and other papers and objects of Ulysses S. Grant and Ulysses S. Grant III. The material dates from 1860-1937. The collection consists primarily of material collected by the Grant family on the subject of Ulysses S. Grant.

Additional materials from this collection are held by the Dimock Gallery.

Collection Organization

Organized into two series: Papers and Artifacts.

Subject Terms Individuals Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) Grant, U.S. (Ulysses S.) Corporate Entities Topics Geographic Locations Detailed Description of the Records MS2157 Series 1 Papers, 1860-1937 0.25 Linear feet

This series includes correspondence, diaries, clippings, scrapbooks, other papers of Ulysses S. Grant and Ulysses S. Grant III. Of particular interest is a diary in three volumes kept by Ulysses S. Grant during a trip to Asia (including Aden, India, Burma, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, and Japan) in 1879. Clippings deal with Grant, his Civil War service, his son Frederick Dent Grant, and the Grant monument in New York.

1 1 Address of Abraham Lincoln President of the United States and Reply of Ulysses S. Grant Commander in Chief of U.S. Army Upon Presentation to the latter of his Commission as Lieutenant-General, 03/08/1864

1 2 Clippings -- Important articles, some political attacks, for Ulysses to read ..., 1883 ca.

1 3 Clippings -- Important old articles about General U.S. Grant for Ulysses from his mother, 1885 ca. --1915 ca.

1 4 Clippings -- Grant in the War, 1860-1865

1 5 Correspondence -- U.S. Grant III and Francklyn Hogeboom, 01/20/1937-01/28/1937

1 6 Diaries of Southeast Asia tour, 01/23/1879-07/26/1879

1 7 Harpers Weekly, 03/22/1873

1 8 A memorandum made by General Grant, undated

2 1 Marcha Grant compuesta y dedicada al ylustre viajero C. Gral, Ulises S. Grant por Miguel Rios Toledano, 03/01/1880

2 2 Well Come. para piano solo dedicada al Sr. General Ulises S. Grant por G. V. Jordan Niel., 1880

2 3 Scrapbooks, 1863-1885

MS2157 Series 2 Artifacts, undated 9.75 Linear feet

This series includes framed photographs, engravings, coins, busts, a board game, furniture and other objects. The objects were owned by Ulysses S. Grant, depict him and his family, and/or were created in commemoration of his achievements.

Artifacts Artifacts, undated

Busts Busts of Ulysses S. Grant Please note: these items are not in a box, undated

3 1 General Grant's Campaign Against Lee. Reproduced and Illustrated in the Parlor Game, entitled "Grant's Line.", 1868

3 2 Ulysses S. Grant, undated

engraving labeled "Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant" "Eng.d by J. C. Buttre."

3 3 Capt. U.S. Grant 1845, 1885

engraving labeled in ink "Capt. U.S. Grant 1845" engraved "copyright 1885 by Charles L. Webster & Co." "A H Ritchie N A Sculpt.d"

4 1 Julia Dent Grant, undated

4 2 Grant Statue, undated

5 1 Photograph of General U.S. Grant and his horse Cincinnati, undated

5 2 Watercolor painting, undated

6 1 Lt. Gen. U.S. Grant, 04/1866

F. Gutekunst, Photographer.

6 2 Commemorative of the services rendered the Republic by Ulysses S. Grant, undated

"Commemorative of the services rendered the Republic by Ulysses S. Grant. Commissioned Brig. Gen. 1861, Maj. Gen. 1862, and March 2nd 1864 Lieutenant General and commander of the Armies of the United States of America. Commisnd General July 1866. Elected President 1868. Re-elected 1872."

7 1 Commemorative of Ulysses S. Grant, undated

Pressed copper (?) plates depicting various stages of Ulysses S. Grant's life, mounted on cloth-covered board.

8 1 Ulysses S. Grant medals, undated

9 1 Pipe, undated

pipe in the shape of bust of Ulysses S. Grant

10 1 Cigarette and match case, undated

10 2 Pen, undated

10 3 Medal in wooden case, undated

10 4 Medal, undated

10 5 Medal, undated

10 6 Medal, undated

10 7 Medal, undated

10 8 Pins, undated

10 9 Case, undated

case in shape of bust of Ulysses S. Grant

10 10 Figurine of U.S. Grant, undated