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Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 to Mr. Brigham

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09243 Author/Creator: Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 July 1889 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Writes about his recent inspections of new Western military outposts, "thank you for your letter of the 12th with map of Fort Sheridan. I saw the new Posts at Forts Riley, Logan, and Leavenworth all good and a large improvement on the old putting common in our day." To [Judson?] Brigham. With engraving of Sherman.

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