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Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 to W. H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08376 Author/Creator: Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 August 1863 Pagination: Order a Copy

"We were disposed to deal liberally with your hospitals and the people generally in the district but there is a limit to such concession, and I think it is reached. . ." Endorsed by Confederate General W. H. Jackson to Joseph Johnston: "None of my command have taken the rations from citizens. . ."

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