Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 to Alfred H. Terry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00668 Author/Creator: Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 19, 1867 Pagination: 5 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
William T. Sherman writes to Major General Terry about military and Indian matters on the Great Plains. He discusses the establishment of military posts in Montana, the distribution of military forces, the regulation of travel across the plains, and tactics used by and to be used against the Sioux, voicing his opinion that should the "Enemies of the Civilized races of man" attempt to escape across the Canadian border, "they may be pursued a reasonable distance." On the matter of crossing the border, he writes: "Still internation[inserted: al] country might be offended...If the Indians learn they gain no safety by Crossing that Line it may have an effect." Also notes his disappointment "that the Management of the Indians has not been committed solely to us. As long as they are managed by Civilian agents in the interest of men traders." Letter written on stationary of "Headquarters Military Division of the Missouri."
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