Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 to Henry Jackson Hunt
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02382.059 Author/Creator: Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 April 1883 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.1 cm Order a Copy
Sherman, Commander-in-Chief of the Armies of the United States, invites Hunt to address the Artillery School at Old Point Comfort, Virginia, on an artillery subject of Hunt's choice. Sherman suggests the topic of "Modern Changes in Sea Coast and Field guns... " Docket possibly created by Hunt. Written on Headquarters, Army of the United States stationery.
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