Holographic Letter; Addressed to The Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
New York: March 10, 1882. 10" x 8" folded in half, Grant's manuscript note is on p. 1, Docketed in another hand on p. 4. He refers to himself in the third person as "General Grant", graciously accepting an invitation to dinner at Delmonicos at this high profile social event. Dated one week before the event.
After exiting two terms in office of the President, Grant and his wife toured the world and then settled into New York City. Some friends bought him a home on Manhattan's Upper East Side. At this time in 1882 he was investing in the stock market and lending his name and influence to certain Wall Street firms. Grant and Julia were much in demand amongst the social life. The Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 17 (St. Patrick's Day), 1771. It was originally founded as a charitable organization with the intent of aiding migrants from Ireland. The New York branch opened in 1784. Very good + with a 1/2" chip on fore edge, unconventionally repaired with a piece from the rear, ink smudge over the word "at" Item #266
“General Grant accepts with pleasure the invitation of the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick to dine with them on the occasion of their 98th Anniversary, at Delmonicos, March 17th at 6.30 O’Clock. / New York / March 10th 1882."
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