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Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 to David D. Porter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09148 Author/Creator: Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

During Arkansas expedition. "admiral Porter As soon as General Steele reports in the Continental, will fire a Gun and run down the Gaines's Landing at the rate of ten miles the hour Sherman."

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