Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 to Alfred H. Terry

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GLC#
GLC00668
Type
Letters
Date
February 19, 1867
Author/Creator
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
Title
to Alfred H. Terry
Place Written
St. Louis, Missouri
Pagination
5 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm
Language
English

William T. Sherman writes to Major General Terry about military and Indian matters on the Great Plains. He discusses the establishment of military posts in Montana, the distribution of military forces, the regulation of travel across the plains, and tactics used by and to be used against the Sioux, voicing his opinion that should the "Enemies of the Civilized races of man" attempt to escape across the Canadian border, "they may be pursued a reasonable distance." On the matter of crossing the border, he writes: "Still internation[inserted: al] country might be offended...If the Indians learn they gain no safety by Crossing that Line it may have an effect." Also notes his disappointment "that the Management of the Indians has not been committed solely to us. As long as they are managed by Civilian agents in the interest of men traders." Letter written on stationary of "Headquarters Military Division of the Missouri."

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