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Catalog Number |
1805.051.005 |
Collection |
William H. Fry Records |
Object Name |
Letter |
Title |
Letter from William H. Fry to President Ulysses S. Grant |
Scope & Content |
In the letter, William H. Fry, inquires as to whether he will be retained at the Executive Mansion through President Ulysses S. Grant. The letter explains his duties, and includes two recommendations from other individuals, including J. A. Garfield. |
Date |
March 5, 1869 |
Notes |
Executive Mansion. Washington, D.C. Mar 5th, 1869 To His Excellency, U.S. Grant, President of the United States. I most respectfully make application to know the wishes of the President as to my further retention in the Executive Mansion. I have been on duty here about four years, having been detailed at the request of the lamented President Lincoln about eight weeks before his assassination. My official service has made me thoroughly acquainted with all the detail work of the office, my specialty being to attend to the Senate work, in keeping the records of the nominations sent to the Senate for action, and attending to the miscellaneous duties of the office. If retained, I shall endeavor to do my duty to the best of my ability, and here take pleasure in referring you to Hon. G M Schofield, Hon. J A Garfield, Hon. L. Myers, Hon A G Cattell, Hon. Chas. O Neill, some of whose signatures are here attached. I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant Wm. H. Fry Added: We can vouch for the fitness & reliability of Mr Fry & cheerfully recommend his retention. G M Schofield J A Garfield Further Added: I am personally and deeply anxious that Mr. fry should be retained at his present position as I know him well (underlined) for years & most cordially vouch for his sound loyalty. All through our Notorial troubles, His record will show him to be a most official appointee. (Signatures unknown) |
Extent of Description |
1 leaf (torn into two except for one corner) |
Condition |
Unstable |
Condition Notes |
The paper is in good condition, but it is tearing at the middle fold. |
Legal Status |
On loan from The Civil War Museum of Philadelphia. |
People |
Fry, William Henry Grant, Ulysses S. Garfield, James Abram |