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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08133.05 Author/Creator: Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 June 1877 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Luisa Kilpatrick from William T. Sherman dated June 23, 1877. Pertains to Governor Thomas A. Osborn being appointed as Minister to Chile instead of her husband, Hugh Judson Kilpatrick. Advises that he does not act hastily.

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
Kilpatrick, Hugh Judson, 1836-1881
Kilpatrick, Luisa, 1840-1926
Osborn, Thomas A., 1836-1898

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