Box 1
Container
Contains 182 Results:
Letter signed W.T. Sherman, St. Louis, to [E.O.C.] Ord, tells him of a planned Mediterranean tour with his daughter Minnie Sherman. Expresses his disappointment that the tour will involve command matters. Refers to the loss of his son Willy at Vicksburg during the Civil War. (4 pages), 1867 Apr 23
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00855
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists primarily of correspondence and invitations. The majority of the collection consists of documents written by W.T. Sherman during the course of his military career. Most of the documents are original although some photocopies and facsimiles are present.
Folder 1 contains correspondence relating to Sherman’s early military service as a commissary officer in St. Louis and New Orleans, his years as a banker in the employment of...
Dates:
1867 Apr 23
Letter signed W.T. Sherman, St. Louis, to M.S. Brach, New York, noting that he is pleased that his daughter Minnie will be traveling with Brach’s daughter during Sherman’s Mediterranean tour and stating that he will visit the Brach’s home in Brooklyn before departing for the voyage., 1867 Apr 29
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00858
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists primarily of correspondence and invitations. The majority of the collection consists of documents written by W.T. Sherman during the course of his military career. Most of the documents are original although some photocopies and facsimiles are present.
Folder 1 contains correspondence relating to Sherman’s early military service as a commissary officer in St. Louis and New Orleans, his years as a banker in the employment of...
Dates:
1867 Apr 29
Letter of J.J.G. Whistler, Fort Rice, Dakota Territory, to W.A. Nichols, Military Division of Missouri, regarding commanding officer of Company H, 31st Infantry. Document contains a handwritten reply by W.T. Sherman to J.J.G. Whistler dated 28 May 1867 explaining that it would be better to allow Whistler’s son to finish his service in the army than ask for an early discharge. The request was forwarded to Governor Cox of Ohio. (1 page), 1867 May 5
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D01012
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists primarily of correspondence and invitations. The majority of the collection consists of documents written by W.T. Sherman during the course of his military career. Most of the documents are original although some photocopies and facsimiles are present.
Folder 1 contains correspondence relating to Sherman’s early military service as a commissary officer in St. Louis and New Orleans, his years as a banker in the employment of...
Dates:
1867 May 5
Letter signed W.T. Sherman, St. Louis, to M.S. Brach, Brooklyn, New York, offers his apologies and regrets to Brach’s daughter for the cancellation of Sherman’s trip to Europe and North Africa. Notes that his duties in the West in relation to Indian difficulties and troop training possess him to cancel the trip. (2 pages), 1867 May 26
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00954
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists primarily of correspondence and invitations. The majority of the collection consists of documents written by W.T. Sherman during the course of his military career. Most of the documents are original although some photocopies and facsimiles are present.
Folder 1 contains correspondence relating to Sherman’s early military service as a commissary officer in St. Louis and New Orleans, his years as a banker in the employment of...
Dates:
1867 May 26
Letter signed W.T. Sherman, St. Louis, to General E.O.C. Ord, Vicksburg, Mississippi, states that Indian difficulties are widespread particularly in regard to the building of the transcontinental railroad. Describes the actions taken by the Indians against the railroads and the rail routes that are being constructed. (4 pages), 1867 May 28
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00971
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists primarily of correspondence and invitations. The majority of the collection consists of documents written by W.T. Sherman during the course of his military career. Most of the documents are original although some photocopies and facsimiles are present.
Folder 1 contains correspondence relating to Sherman’s early military service as a commissary officer in St. Louis and New Orleans, his years as a banker in the employment of...
Dates:
1867 May 28
Letter signed W.T. Sherman, St. Louis, to J.W. Harper, Jr., New York, expresses his appreciation for a gift of Draper’s History of the War. (2 pages) [original w/transcription], 1867 July 17
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00916
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists primarily of correspondence and invitations. The majority of the collection consists of documents written by W.T. Sherman during the course of his military career. Most of the documents are original although some photocopies and facsimiles are present.
Folder 1 contains correspondence relating to Sherman’s early military service as a commissary officer in St. Louis and New Orleans, his years as a banker in the employment of...
Dates:
1867 July 17
Letter signed W.T. Sherman, St. Louis, to General I.H. Wilson, Davenport, Iowa, thanks him for sending him printed matter of interest and expresses his affection for Rock Island. (2 pages), 1867 Oct 18
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00957
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists primarily of correspondence and invitations. The majority of the collection consists of documents written by W.T. Sherman during the course of his military career. Most of the documents are original although some photocopies and facsimiles are present.
Folder 1 contains correspondence relating to Sherman’s early military service as a commissary officer in St. Louis and New Orleans, his years as a banker in the employment of...
Dates:
1867 Oct 18
Letter signed W.T. Sherman, St. Louis, to General I.H. Wilson, thanks Wilson for sending him a copy of the Herald containing the story of Wilson’s capture of Jeff Davis. (1 page), 1867 Nov 25
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00967
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists primarily of correspondence and invitations. The majority of the collection consists of documents written by W.T. Sherman during the course of his military career. Most of the documents are original although some photocopies and facsimiles are present.
Folder 1 contains correspondence relating to Sherman’s early military service as a commissary officer in St. Louis and New Orleans, his years as a banker in the employment of...
Dates:
1867 Nov 25
Letter signed W.T. Sherman, St. Louis, to Ord states that there is no reason to send troops to Salt Lake since there are no problems along the Pacific Railroad between Omaha and Salt Lake. Troops may be needed in California and should be shipped to Cheyenne by rail and then overland. (3 pages), 1868 Feb 22
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00890
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists primarily of correspondence and invitations. The majority of the collection consists of documents written by W.T. Sherman during the course of his military career. Most of the documents are original although some photocopies and facsimiles are present.
Folder 1 contains correspondence relating to Sherman’s early military service as a commissary officer in St. Louis and New Orleans, his years as a banker in the employment of...
Dates:
1868 Feb 22
Letter signed W.T. Sherman, St. Louis, to W.I. McDonald, Washington, D.C., acknowledging receipt of copies of the Indian Appropriations Bill and Deficiency Bill. (1 page), 1868 Aug 9
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D01001
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists primarily of correspondence and invitations. The majority of the collection consists of documents written by W.T. Sherman during the course of his military career. Most of the documents are original although some photocopies and facsimiles are present.
Folder 1 contains correspondence relating to Sherman’s early military service as a commissary officer in St. Louis and New Orleans, his years as a banker in the employment of...
Dates:
1868 Aug 9