Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870 to Henry M. Cist
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02351 Author/Creator: Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870 Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 April 1868 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy
Writes to Union General Thomas concerning the various meetings of the armies of the Union. Writes that he does not believe General William T. Sherman wanted to break down the Society of Army of the Cumberland by having all the armies meet in Chicago next December. Discusses the scheduling of the various meetings. Mentions some ill will or dissatisfaction among the members of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland. States that he believes General Sherman was trying to please everyone with the arrangement of the meetings.
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