Letter from Ulysses S. Grant (letterhead: Executive Mansion, Washington, D.C.) to Joseph Medill, 1893-04-09
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Scope and Contents
This letter is replaced by a photocopy. The original letter is in series IX-63, box 1, folder 13: "Upon my return to Washington I find your letter of the 1st instant, resigning the position of Commissioner of the Civil Service Board on account of your inability to hold that position together with your responsible office of Mayor of Chicago. I appreciate your reason while I regret that the Board will lose your valuable services. And in accepting your resignation I beg to thank you for your earnest labors in the cause of Civil Service, and to assure you that the spirit of the rules adopoted will be maintained."
Dates
- 1893-04-09
Creator
- From the Collection: Patterson, Eleanor Medill, 1881-1948 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.
Extent
From the Collection: 17 Boxes
Language of Materials
From the File: English
Library Details
Part of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections Repository
Deering Library, Level 3
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Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
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