Cottage

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Title

Cottage

Subject

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1886
New York (State)--Saratoga County
Cottages
Soldiers
Dwellings
Architecture--Domestic

Description

Soldiers stand outside the cottage that Joseph William Drexel, a personal friend of Grant, loaned the ex-president.  

On verso: "Drexel Cottage, Mt. McGregor N.Y. Where General Grant died on July 23rd 1885. He used to sit on the porch while writing his memoirs. This picture was taken after his death as you will gather by the presence of the soldier guards. Presented to Mark Van S. Douglas (by) daughter (Justine Prindle) of Dr. John H. Douglas, physician to General Grant during his last illness."

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

n.d.

Format

jpg

Language

eng

Identifier

405287
Ulysses S. Grant Collection
I-8478

Original Format

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