Matthews, Stanley, 1824-1889 to Washington McLean
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04492.02 Author/Creator: Matthews, Stanley, 1824-1889 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 June 1883 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy
Encloses a letter from General William T. Sherman (see GLC04492.01). Relays that the first part of the letter reviews Sherman's services in the army. States that the remainder deals with General William Babcock Hazen, of whom McLean apparently asked for an opinion of his conduct and character. In the referenced letter, Sherman highly praises Hazen.
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