Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 to Philemon Ewing
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05283 Author/Creator: Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Place Written: Muldraugh's Hill, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 September 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy
Comments on the lack of discipline among volunteer union soldiers and how they terrorize the local population. Sherman also expresses concern for his weak military situation, and fears its exploitation by confederate Generals Simon B. Buckner and Kirby Smith.
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