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Sherman, Thomas W. (Thomas West), 1813-1879 to Adam Badeau

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02462.20 Author/Creator: Sherman, Thomas W. (Thomas West), 1813-1879 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 August 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Orders Badeau, an attache on Sherman's staff, to New Orleans.

Sherman, Thomas W. (Thomas West), 1813-1879
Badeau, Adam, 1831-1895

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