February 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, February 28th, 5pm Pacific

Lot #257:

General William Sherman 1845 Autograph Letter Signed -- as a Young Lieutenant Shortly Before War Breaks Out in Mexico

General William Sherman autograph letter signed from Fort Moutrie, South Carolina dated 31 October 1845. As Lieutenant, Sherman writes to the Quartermaster General: "I herewith enclose my Summary Statement for Oct 1845. Report of Persons and Articles hired, Muster Roll of soldiers employed on exten. duty for the same month and Capt. Millers Report of Persons and Articles hired during the month of September…W.T. Sherman / 1st Lieut…" Docketing upon verso. Light toning and folds, overall in very good condition.