Speech., 01/01/1872-12/31/1872

File — Box: 7, Folder: 41

Identifier: GAMMS437.17.456

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Documents regarding the Civil War career of Peter J. Sullivan. Arranged chronologically.

Dates

01/01/1872-12/31/1872

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Extent

From the Collection: 5.5 Linear Feet (11 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Autograph Manuscript Speech by Peter J. Sullivan entitled, "Address of Genl Peter J. Sullivan of Cincinnati, Late U.S. Minister to Colombia. Opening lines: "Veterans, Soldiers, and Sailors: I am glad to meet you on this momentous occasion." Regarding the Civil War. Ample references to Ulysses S. Grant. Reference to choice between Grant and Horace Greeley in the election for president.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SULLIVAN, PETER J. - SPEECH RE: CIVIL WAR & GRANT, ULYSSES S. (1872?): Manuscript

GRANT, ULYSSES S. - REF. TO HIM IN SPEECH BY SULLIVAN,P.J. (1872): Manuscript

GREELEY, HORACE - REF. (1872?) AS PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: Other Types