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Schofield, John McAllister, 1831-1906 to William T. Sherman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08110.01 Author/Creator: Schofield, John McAllister, 1831-1906 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 04 May 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; Order a Copy

Eight days after Johnston's surrender regarding situation in North Carolina. "Concluded satisfactorily all details with Genl Johnston." General James Wilson "had disregarded the order to resume hostilities it being of an earlier date than yours..."

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