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Nichols, W.A., fl. 1865-1866 G.O. no. 3 re: joint resolution of Congress thanking Sherman for his March

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06695.02 Author/Creator: Nichols, W.A., fl. 1865-1866 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document Date: 1865/01/14 Pagination: 1 p. 18.4 x 12.3 cm Order a Copy

A joint resolution of Congress thanking Sherman and troops "for gallant conduct of their late brilliant move through Georgia," better known as his March to the Sea. Nichols was Secretary of War

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