Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 to Daniel Butterfield
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03779 Author/Creator: Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 April 1864 Pagination: 4 p. 21 x 13.3 cm Order a Copy
Commander Military Division of the Mississippi Sherman writes to General Butterfield to discuss preparations for the campaign against Atlanta and problems with rail transportation. He also comments on the high quality of General Thomas Hooker's divisions and his expectations for them. Several other union generals are mentioned. Written on printed stationary marked "Head-Quarters Military Division of the Mississippi."
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