Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 to Oliver Otis Howard

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GLC#
GLC04209
Type
Letters
Date
28 August 1864
Author/Creator
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
Title
to Oliver Otis Howard
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 12.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Sherman, commander of the Military Division of the Mississippi, writes to General Howard during the Atlanta campaign. Instructs Howard to join forces with General George Henry Thomas. Writes "I dont think the enemy yet understand our movement. They had made no effort to stop us..." Relates that General Schofield (possibly John McAllister Schofield) reported a possible enemy threat. Instructs Howard to go up the Newman Road in case of heavy battle. Written in pencil.

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