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William Tecumseh Sherman correspondence and other material

Title
William Tecumseh Sherman correspondence and other material, 1869-1881.
Author
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891.

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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person.

Mixed materialRequest in advance MssCol 4622Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328

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Additional Authors
  • Brady, Mathew B., approximately 1823-1896.
  • Moulton, C. W. (Charles William), -1888
  • Ford collection.
  • Sabin collection.
Description
.1 linear foot (1 folder)
Summary
Collection consists largely of letters from William Techumseh Sherman to Col C. W. Moulton, 1874 to 1875. Also includes a copy of a letter from J. W. Draper to Sherman concerning H. V. Boynton's criticism of Sherman's memoirs; a contemporary transcript of Sherman's letter to James M. Calhoun and the City Council of Atlanta regarding his orders to evacuate civilians from the city; and other brief letters to and from various parties relating to his official duties. Also present are a cabinet card and carte de visite featuring photographs of Sherman by Matthew Brady, a calling card, and several autographs.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Photographs.
Access (note)
  • Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
Provenance (note)
  • Some material was originally received as part of the Thomas J. Taylor, Sabin, and Ford collections. Photographs were removed from the Norman Thomas papers.
Call Number
MssCol 4622
OCLC
871428897
Author
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891.
Title
William Tecumseh Sherman correspondence and other material, 1869-1881.
Restricted Access
Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
Provenance
Some material was originally received as part of the Thomas J. Taylor, Sabin, and Ford collections. Photographs were removed from the Norman Thomas papers.
Added Author
Brady, Mathew B., approximately 1823-1896.
Moulton, C. W. (Charles William), -1888, recipient.
Ford collection.
Sabin collection.
Research Call Number
MssCol 4622
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