Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 to Colonel John E. Tourtelotte
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01216 Author/Creator: Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 7, 1882 Pagination: 8 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy
Sherman writes to his former aide-de-camp about land ownership and taxes. He advises Tourtelotte to sell his land in Minnesota. Informs that he and his family have decided to settle down in St. Louis, Missouri. Talks of his retirement and remarks, " ... our military family must break up - It is better we should in good health, than by death." He states that Tourtelotte has no family and in some ways is more fortunate, because providing for a family is very expensive. Worries about his brother who fell from a ladder and is unconscious. Letter written on printed stationery of Headquarters, Army of the United States.
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