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Resolutions of the Washington Camp, of Brooklyn, Long Island. 



First resolutions of thanks of the Congress of the United States. 



First resolutions inviting General Grant to visit the house of representatives of the 

 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 



Second resolutions of thanks from the Congress of the United States. 



Letter from citizens of Jersey City thanking General Grant for his Des Moines, Iowa, 

 speech on the question of public schools. 



Presentation of a silver medal by the Union League Club of Philadelphia, for gal- 

 lantry and distinguished services. 



Vote of thanks by Congress to Gen. U. S. Grant, etc. 



Other resolutions, addresses, votes of thanks, and freedom of cities. 



640 FIFTH AVENUE, January 20, 1885. 



DEAR SIR: I purchased the articles of historical interest belonging to General Grant 

 and gave them to Mrs. Grant, in trust, to hold during the lifetime of the General, and 

 at his death, or sooner, at her option, they to become the property of the Govern- 

 ment. They consist of his swords, memorials of his victories from the United States, 

 States, and cities, and tributes to his fame and achievements from governments all 

 over the world. In their proper place, at Washington, they will always be secure, 

 and will afford pleasure and instruction to succeeding generations. This trust has 

 been accepted by Mrs. Grant, and the disposition of the articles is in conformity to 

 the wishes of the General. I transmit to you herewith the deed of trust. Mrs. Grant 

 informs me that she prefers to close the trust at once and send the memorials to 

 Washington. May I ask, therefore, that you will designate some official, represent- 

 ing the proper Department, to receive them, and direct him to notify Mrs. Grant of 

 the arrangements necessary to perfect the transfer, and deposit in such of the Gov- 

 ernment buildings as may be most suitable? 



Yours, respectfully, 



W. H. VANDERBILT. 



His Excellency CHESTER A. ARTHUR, 



President of the United States. 



Referred to Committee on the Library. 

 February 7, 1885 Senate. 



Mr. JOHN SHERMAN. The Committee on the Library, to which was 

 referred the message of the President of the United States transmitting 

 the offer made by Mrs. Grant to give to the Government in perpetual 

 trust the swords and military and civil testimonials lately belonging 

 to General Grant, have had the same under consideration, and direct 

 me to report a joint resolution accepting the gift. As it is a matter 

 which I presume will receive the assent of every Senator, and ought 

 to be acted upon promptly in order to do it graciously, I ask for the 

 present consideration of the joint resolution. 



The joint resolution (S. 119) accepting the gift of William H. 

 Vanderbilt and Julia Dent Grant, wife of Ulysses S. Grant, to the 

 United States of certain articles, was read twice by its title. 



The President pro tempore (Mr. G. F. EDMUNDS). The Senator 

 from Ohio asks unanimous consent that the joint resolution be now 

 considered. Is there objection ? The Chair hears none. The joint 



