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and command him to stand
for the next four years - would
it not be lovely to have a broad
liberal good western man there
once more? Only think of the
lovely time I would have visit-
ing you there, God in His good-
ness grant this I pray -
I go tomorrow to West Point. It
is a pleasant ride you have
either by rail or steamer and
I will meet many pleasant old
acquaintances - which will be
pleasant. I would love to see
you and if you cannot come
up there, then telegraph me
if with in two weeks, West Point
care of Capt Pettit after next time
I will be at Cranston Hotel near
West Point ( to which there is a tele-
graph) and I will come down
to see you my dear friend yours
always with the sincerest love
Julia D Grant