ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” four pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 9.25, personal letterhead, June 13, 1890. Letter to General Stewart Van Vliet about his attendance at the recent West Point graduation. In part: “In the Roll Call I was the only one present for the Class of 1840. I had expected you, [George W.] Getty & [Oliver L.] Shepherd [sic, Shepard]…I had arranged for a special train to bring us back to the city after the banquet…I am sorry you missed the opportunity as on the whole it was perfectly successful…I have marked my book—To start for Portland Maine at 5PM July 2—by Fall River Boat—to arrive at Portland 2PM of the 3rd. Room…I am getting very tired of the everlasting army meetings two more of which I am committed to vie Boston Aug 12—and Chicago Sept—unveiled in the park there." Mild toning along folds, a bit heavier to last page, and a vertical pencil notation next to signature, touching the end of Sherman’s paraph, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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