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- GLC#
- GLC01909
- Type
- Documents
- Date
- 30 May 1865
- Author/Creator
- Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
- Title
- Special field order no. 76
- Place Written
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Pagination
- 4 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 20 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
Brigade-level copy of Sherman's farewell message to his troops and orders for their triumphant march, the Grand Review, through Washington, D.C. "The General Commanding announces to the Army of Tennessee, and Georgia, that the time has come for us to part. Our work is done, and armed enemies no longer defy us." Reminisces about past events and battles of the war in which the armies participated, including the famous march from Atlanta to Savannah. Ends by stating, " ... in war you have been good soldiers, so in peace you will make good citizens, and if unfortunately new war should arise in our country Sherman's Army will be the first to buckle on its old armour and come forth to defend and maintain the Government of our inheritance and choice." Written from "Head Quarters Mil. Div. of the Miss. In the Field Washington, D.C." Issued by order of Sherman, but signed as official by A.G. Parr, Captain and Adjutant General of the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 20th Corps, on 31 May 1865. (Content differs slightly from GLC06564)
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