Lot 159
Sherman, William T (1820-1891) Union general, remembered for his "scorched earth" tactics during the march through Georgia and the Carolinas; in 1869, he succeeded U.S. Grant as Commanding General of the Army (1869-83). Autograph Letter Signed "W.T. Sherman," 3pp, 8 x 5", St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 25, 1885. To his brother, Hoyt Sherman in Des Moines, Iowa, regarding a request from his brother for "an autograph letter for some Masonic Friend" and a request "from your State's Librarian…for some letter or manuscript of mine to file with the Archives of your State." He encloses (not present) the original holograph report he wrote outside of Vicksburg on July 28, 1863, and asks his brother to determine whether the librarian will place it in the state archives or if he is just trying to get an autograph letter; if it is the latter, Hoyt should keep it for himself or send it back. Fine; light soiling. Affixed at left margin to a larger page. With a large engraving of Sherman by A.B. Hall.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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