20 April 1865
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Frederick Schuckhardt
General Sherman replies to a previous letter from Schuckhardt. Discusses assisting their mutual friend Joseph Grafton with recovering the body of his brother Captain James Ingersoll Grafton, who was killed the previous month in the Battle of Averasborough. Relates he will ensure that Grafton's grave is properly marked, and he will assist in bringing the body back to the Grafton family's home area. Writes "I think the War is nearly if not quite over." States that he has been negotiating with General Joseph E. Johnston, and the results of this negotiation will be presented to the President…
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