Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 to Stilson Hutchins
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01087 Author/Creator: Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 1, 1880 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy
Sherman writes a combative letter to the editor of the Washington Post justifying the service record of his staff officers against the charges in an article by a "City Editor." He states, "There is not an officer on my personal staff, who has not served every day in the Civil War in the Field, and who has not fought in more battles than any of the Bureau officers in Washington."
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