Ewing, Philemon, 1820-1896 to William T. Sherman

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GLC#
GLC03601.03-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
1 June 1862
Author/Creator
Ewing, Philemon, 1820-1896
Title
to William T. Sherman
Place Written
Lancaster, Ohio
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.3 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Addressed to "My dear Cump," Sherman's nickname. Informs that he, Ellen (Sherman's wife), and Thomas Ewing (Philomen's father and Sherman's adoptive father), have discussed some problems vexing Sherman. He writes, "As to Mason there can be no doubt- It is universally known to the public that he played the Coward & his letter is a desperate effort to save himself from total disgrace - He makes no direct charge at you ... " Mentions a letter written to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Comments on Civil War events, "We are all right well pleased to find that Beauregard has been pressed back from his strong position at Corinth & are still anxiously waiting information as to her present whereabouts ... " Congratulates Sherman on his distinguished service in the field.

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