Ewing, Philemon (1820-1896) to William T. Sherman
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03601.04 Author/Creator: Ewing, Philemon (1820-1896) Place Written: Lancaster, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 February 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 20 x 16.5 cm. Order a Copy
Addressed to "My dear Bro." Attempts to convince Sherman not to resign over critical reports being printed in the press. "I am sorry to hear that you are so much concerned at the mischief making reports of the correspondents as to think of resigning ... I am very sure it would be a false step which you would always regret." Informs Sherman that knowing that one has performed one's duty is much more important than public approval. Assures Sherman, "I know that you enjoy the highest appreciation & estimate at the hands of those throughout the country whose good opinion you would especially value." States that Sherman cannot withdrawn as he knows this will be detrimental to the cause of the Civil War. Docketed in pencil possibly at a later date.
Sherman was adopted by Thomas Ewing, an Ohio Senator and U. S. Secretary of the Treasury, after Sherman's father died in 1829. Philemon, Charles, Thomas, and Hugh Ewing were Thomas Ewing's sons and grew up as Sherman's adoptive brothers.
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