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Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 to George H. Thomas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00583 Author/Creator: Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Place Written: Decatur, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 19, 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Sherman writes to General Thomas, also engaged in the Atlanta campaign. He refers to a note from General George Stoneman endorsed by Thomas, which reported the advance of troops under the command of Confederate General John Hood. Sherman writes that he can not reconcile information in the note with what he has seen and heard. He thinks it is possible "that the Enemy is crossing in force at the mouth of the Sweetwater. I think it is the cavalry by way of diversion. Please send to Gen Stoneman again and see if he has ascertained the truth..." He writes that Stoneman and General Edward McCook have enough troops to check any movement of Confederate cavalry. He discusses infantry stationed at Marietta and Kennesaw, Georgia. The letter is written in pencil.

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870
Stoneman, George, 1822-1894
Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879
McCook, Edward M. (Edward Moody), 1833-1909

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