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William T. Sherman

Something for the boss’s son: Sherman prepares a map for Secretary of War Robert Lincoln

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Something for the boss’s son: Sherman prepares a map for Secretary of War Robert Lincoln

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” one lined page, 5 x 8, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, March 11, 1881. Letter of thanks to a General. In part, “Thanks for the Map—I wanted it to illustrate a letter I had prepared for the new Secretary of War [Robert Lincoln]. I will advise him to have it properly backed & mounted…. I already have one hung up in my private office.” In very good condition, with a block of moderate toning, two horizontal mailing folds and some tape reinforcement to folds on reverse. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #308 - Ended April 19, 2006