Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 to Frederick Schuckhardt
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08895.02 Author/Creator: Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 April 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 25.1 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy
General Sherman replies to a previous letter from Schuckhardt. Discusses assisting their mutual friend Joseph Grafton with recovering the body of his brother Captain James Ingersoll Grafton, who was killed the previous month in the Battle of Averasborough. Relates he will ensure that Grafton's grave is properly marked, and he will assist in bringing the body back to the Grafton family's home area. Writes "I think the War is nearly if not quite over." States that he has been negotiating with General Joseph E. Johnston, and the results of this negotiation will be presented to the President for ratification as "the Basis of an absolute cessation of hostilities...from the Potomac to the Rio Grande." Writes that Grafton "sacrificed his life that he & I and our children may enjoy a Constitutional Govt." Discusses Gibbard, another mutual acquaintance. Mentions fond memories of serving as Schuckhardt's correspondent at Lucas Turner & Co. Written on Headquarters, Military Division of the Mississippi stationery.
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