ALS signed 'Sherman,' both sides of two lightly-lined pages, 5 x 8, Headquarters, Military Division of the Missouri letterhead, December 10, 1868. Letter giving etiquette instructions for a dinner honoring President-elect Grant. In part, 'It is barely possible that General Grant will be willing to say his adieus to the Army on this occasion...If I am to preside, I will have to nurse my voice to hold out, but ought not to attempt to respond to any toast. But if you chose anyone else to preside you might announce Gen'l Grant to acknowledge the compliment and me to respond...No time in preparation should be allowed as written prepared speeches at a dinner or supper is out of taste unless committed to memory...Punctuality is the very soul of a dinner.' In fine condition, with mounting remnants to back edges of second page touching text, and expected mailing folds. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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