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Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1820 - 1891

Biographical History

William T. Sherman (1820-1891) was an American soldier and prominent Union general during the Civil War (1861-1865).

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

William T. Sherman correspondence with Frederick van Vliet

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233292447]
Identifier: Vault MSS 570
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letters. On April 22, 1861 Frederick van Vliet at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas wrote to Sherman requesting his recommendation for a commission in the United States Army. Sherman wrote his reply on the same sheet of paper on April 25, 1861 at Saint Louis, Missouri. Sherman recommended van Vliet be made an officer of cavalry.

Dates: 1861 April

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