Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh). Papers

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Manuscript Collections Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh). Papers Finding Aid

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Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh). Papers, 1863-1905 (bulk 1863-1867). 12 items. Misc:S, Vault:1, VAULT MRDF 12. Soldier, president of Louisiana State Seminary of Learning, and Union general in the Civil War. Letters from Sherman to Major W. D. Sanger relate to Sherman's recommendation of Sanger for the position of inspector general. They comment on strategy used during the siege of Vicksburg and efforts to defeat General Joseph E. Johnston at Jackson, Mississippi. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 1688.

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Mss. 1688

Manuscript Topic

Civil War

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Manuscript Collections

Year

1863

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