Lot 127
Sherman, William T. -- Civil War Document Signed as Military Governor of Occupied Memphis. Document signed "W.T. Sherman" as Major General Commanding, one page, ruled paper, 2½ x 7", Memphis, Nov. 25 (18)62. Sherman writes an endorsement for a civilian: "Mr. E E Clark of Memphis has been of service to the United States and is entitled to favor at the hand of its Army & officers." Lightly toned; a worn horizontal fold traverses the top of Sherman's initials. Matted with an engraving of Sherman in uniform and framed to an overall size of 17 x 14¼". In July 1862, Sherman was appointed military governor of Memphis, which had been seized in June. This document was written as the Vicksburg Campaign was about to begin. Estimate Value $500 - UP
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