June 2013 Auction Ends Thursday, June 27th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/27/2013
General William Sherman autograph letter signed ''W.T. Sherman''. The Civil War General writes to magazine editor Edward W. Bok, on 15 March 1886, in full: ''Yours of March 13 is received and in Answer I am willing to State to you, but not for publication - that my family is Strongly Catholic, but that I am not - Until I ask Some favor, the public has no claim to question me further. Truly your friend, W.T. Sherman''. Single page letter on a sheet of 912 Garrison Avenue, St. Louis letterhead measures 5.5'' x 8.5''. Light toning and wear and very light creasing, else near fine condition.
William T. Sherman Autograph Letter Signed -- ''...I am willing to State to you...that my family is Strongly Catholic, but that I am not...the public has no claim to question me further...''
Click above for larger image.