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Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08133.03 Author/Creator: Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 July 1878 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from William T. Sherman dated Washington, D.C., July 16, 1878. Pertains to an invitation to a Grand Encampment of veteran soldiers. States that he is unlikely to be able to attend due to prior commitments.

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
Kilpatrick, Hugh Judson, 1836-1881

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