13 October 1871
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Cousin
As Commanding General of the Army, after his return to Army Headquarters in Washington DC from a western trip, re the Great Chicago Fire: "…I was traveling from St. Louis to Louisville Ohio during the terrific fire, which has swept away nearly all of Chicago & could only get snatches of news from the smaller telegraphic officers. I got home yesterday and like all the world am amazed to know what to do."
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