 In 1869, a "Peace Jubilee" was held in Boston, and U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant was invited to attend.After travelling to New York, the best accommodations of "Providence" were put at Grant's disposal for the next leg of his journey, which he accepted.Fisk hosted Grant on the voyage, while a number of other business leaders, including financier Jay Gould, also took passage in hopes of making Grant's acquaintance.