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Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 to John E. Smith re: directions and advice on route to be used by troops

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07062 Author/Creator: Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Place Written: Camp on Anderson Creek Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/11/03 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Written in pencil. For troops going enroute to Chattanooga.

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