Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 to G. R. Brown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02350 Author/Creator: Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 28 April 1887 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22 x 18 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to Brown as the Editor of the New York Syndicate Bureau. Refuses to write an article requested by Brown. Exhibits his characteristically negative attitude toward newspapers and reporters by saying, "Further I would respectfully say that I am opposed to writing newspaper articles generally, and no consideration on your part could possibly overcome this determination."
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