Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 to Ulysses S. Grant re: Mexico, maintaining a low profile
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07573 Author/Creator: Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1866/11/10 Pagination: 3 p. : docket : Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy
"I have acted altogether on the theory that the first and most important principle of my last mission was to get out of sight." With small note glued to back.
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