Printed copy of letter of W.T. Sherman, Headquarters, Military Division of the Mississippi, in the field, camp opposite Richmond, to Gen'l U. S. Grant, published October 1, 1916
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Identifier: D00985
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English
- William Tecumseh Sherman Collection | Proofs of two privately published Sherman letters owned by W.K. Bixby: W.T. Sherman to General U.S. Grant, May 10, 1865, regarding his orders to march through the city of Richmond. Also discusses Sherman’s ongoing feud with General Henry Halleck (5 pages); undated letter of W.T. Sherman to General William M. McPherson regarding a letter by Sherman concerning African-Americans that was reprinted in the American press. Also mentions his opinion on the substitution policy that allowed men to hire others to enlist and fight for them. (2 pages), 1916 Oct 1
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