The Papers of Ulysses S. Grant, Volume 31: January 1, 1883-July 23, 1885 Volume 31

Mexico had interested Ulysses S. Grant since the young lieutenant fought there. Now, as president of the Mexican Southern Railroad, he emerged as a strong advocate of increased trade and investment. Appointed by President Chester A. Arthur to negotiate a commercial treaty, Grant spent most of January, 1883, at the capital, working with his friend and counterpart Mat?as Romero. For months, Grant promoted the resulting treaty, granting interviews,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809328798
• ISBN13: 9780809328796
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
• Length: 568 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.9" x 10.0"