Lot 884
Sherman, William Tecumseh. War-date autograph letter signed ("W.T. Sherman") as Major General, 1p, 10 x 7¾ in., Cincinnati, 24 Dec. 1863. To Mr. Anderson: "A few days since at Chattanooga I received a letter …asking of me a letter and original documents of interest to the people for the benefit of the Western Sanitary Commission. I feel strongly disposed to do everything in my power to aid the Commission which has done so much for our armies in the West. I …renew my thanks for past favors to the soldiers of my command…." Sherman encloses (not present) a 50 dollar Confederate note, a receipt for a dispatch sent by Sherman to Burnside in Knoxville, and a note from Gen. Burnside. Fine; paper repair at lower right affects a couple of letters only. Excellent content. Matted with a portrait of Sherman and framed to an overall size of 16¾ x 20¾ in.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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