Sherman, William Tecumseh (1820-1891) re: the character of [James Buchanan] Eads
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06916 Author/Creator: Sherman, William Tecumseh (1820-1891) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Autograph endorsement signed Date: 27 January 1875 Pagination: 3 p. + docket 25.5 x 20.3 cm Order a Copy
Endorsement on letter to Sherman from Eads. Apparently written after 1-27-1875. Sherman comments on a letter from Eads on deepening the entrance to the Mississippi River by Jetties; "He has shown the ability to finish anything he undertakes." AES on page 4 of letter, written in pencil. The letter written in purple ink. Sherman forwards to Senator (John) Sherman.
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