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Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) to William T. Sherman re: Indian Peace Commission. Signed with initials

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03927 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Place Written: [Washington] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1867/10/03 Pagination: 1 p. 17.5 x 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Notes: "President Andrew Johnson" is written in another hand at the bottom of the document.

Lieut. General Wm. T. Sherman St. Louis, Missouri
What length of time do you think it will take on the Indian peace commission? Who is the most suitable person in your command to act in your absence on the peace commission, and who can be present on the eighth inst. at Fort Harken? Please answer and wait for reply-
A. J.
Oct 3/67

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

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