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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:

George A. and Elizabeth B. Custer papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 364
Scope and Contents

This collection includes miscellaneous correspondence of both Custers including military reports and orders, newspaper clippings, and two patents issued to G. A. Custer. Correspondents include Edwin. M. Stanton, Zachariah Chandler, Reuben E. Fenton, Andrew Johnson, Lawrence Barrett, William T. Sherman, Nelson A. Miles, B. O. Aylesworth, and A. B. Ostrander.

Dates: 1857-1929
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / George A. and Elizabeth B. Custer papers

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  • Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Literary collections X

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