Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 To: Major General E.O.C. Ord
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08012.08 Author/Creator: Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Place Written: Saint Louis, MO Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1867/10/31 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy
Letter to Ord about conflicts past and present: "...I hope the worst is past...what with Indians, Negroes etc., etc., Ex Rebels we all seem doomed during one life time to constant war. Like the Eel, we must get used to it..." "Headquarters Military Division of the Missouri " letterhead.
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