Miles, Nelson A. (1839-1925) to William T. Sherman
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06629 Author/Creator: Miles, Nelson A. (1839-1925) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 March 1879 Pagination: 12 p. ; 20.2 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy
Colonel Miles of the 5th Infantry sends a report to an unnamed "Dear General" [William T. Sherman]. Concerns Indians in Montana, recounting how "the followers of Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse and Lame Deer had been forced to surrender." Discussing the military presence there, his contributions, the command structure of the military operation, and his desire for a senior post in charge of the District of Montana. With an autograph endorsement signed by Sherman, forwarding this letter and his reply to Sheridan. Written from Ebbitt House.
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