The New York herald., 1865-01-25
General Grants Philadelphia Home.

General Grants Philadelphia Home.
From the Philadelphia Lcdger1
From the subIoncd correspondence IL will be seen that
General Grant has accepted tho gift Of handsome house
and furniture, made by number OF private citizens OF
this CITY, and that hereafter the residence Of his family
will be In Philadelphia This will prove TO be great
home has been at Galena Illinois His father resides at
Covngton, Kentucky.
PmADErPHrA, Jan O. 1895.
Lieutenant General U. g. GRANT, commanding United
DEAa GnEsA.-Havins learned that Mrs Grant was
looking for and unable to obtain house In this CITY,
which you have concluded 70 make your place Of resi-
dence affords great pleasure present yourself
and family house furnished and ready In our City Of
Homes.
As citizens Of tho United States we beg your accept
OF this slight testimonial Of the gratitude feel
vices you have rendered TO the nation during M present
struggle for the suppression Of the rebellion and Of
appreciation Of your distinguished military ability and
Az citizens Of Philadelphia, feeling that II would be
high honor TO have you fellow townsman present Il
a token Of tho welcome which entire city extends
70 your family, while you still lighting the battles Of
the nation, and which viii most heartily extend to
yourself when tho war shall be In requesting
youf acceptance Of the title dccd let express the hope
that through the instrumentay Of yourself and other
tried and trusted heroes the time may when
the blessings Of Union and peace founded the pnc.
plies OF justice and freedom, shall crown The sors now
% noby made. ~v-r
Thai our S5n.y may como forth irom the terrible or
deal stronger, better purer and freer Ia earnest
your valuable e and continue your invaluable services
for our national prosperity and peace
On behalf Of the subscribers, very truly yours
GEO. H. STUART, X O. KNIGHT
4. G. B0RIE, DAVIS PEARSON,
WIN G. KENT, GEO WHITNEY,
JAMES GRAHAM, COMMITTEES.
HEADQUARTERS, ARsY on ruR UNITED srArrsl
Crr Porwr Va, Jan e. 1895,
Mesurs GyoRGE H. STUART A. e. BoRn, W. G. Kxvr r..
G. KNoIr, DAVIS PuRsoS, 0EoRoa WHITNEY and JAnfs
GRanaN, committee
GKsrLEnrs-Through you the loyal citizens Of Phia-
delpha have seen nt 10 present with house. lot and
furnisure In your beautiful city The letter notifying me
OF this Ia Just received
Il is with feelings Of gratitude and pride that sccers
this substantial testimonial Of the esteem Of your loyal
ctzens-graitude, because In evidence Of deep set
determination on the part Of largo number Of citizens
that this war shall 60 on until the Union Ia restored
PRIDE that my humble efforts In great cause should
attract such token from city Of strangers 70 mo
will not predict day when will have peace again,
with Union restored But that THAT day will come N
the rising Of 10 morrow's sun. have never
doubted this In the darkest days Of this dark and terrible
rebellion
Until this happy day Of peace docs come my family
will occupy and enjoy your magnificent present But
until then do not expect desire 10 see much OF the
enjoymcnts Of home Preside
have the honor 70 be- with great respect your obe-
dent servant u s. GRANT
Lieutenant General United States Army.
The house selected Is the one No. 200g Chestnut
street. which Is now being Furnished