Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 to Edward Ord re: his opinion of Ulysses S. Grant in war and politics
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06423 Author/Creator: Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1871/08/11 Pagination: 4 p. 20.3 x 12.7 cm Order a Copy
"His strongest & only safe card is his military career. At the game of politics I think he loses more than he gains, for he bends too much [to] importunity and listens to exparte statements." With two hole punches at left edge
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