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Sherman, William Tecumseh (1820-1891) to Joseph Egoff

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04338.01 Author/Creator: Sherman, William Tecumseh (1820-1891) Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 February 1884 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

Answers Egoff's request for a war relic and photograph by stating that a Mr. Rice of Philadelphia has made an engraving of Sherman with facsimile signature that is available for sale. Gives the contact address.

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
Egoff, Joseph, fl. 1884

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