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Civil War-dated autograph note signed by General William Sherman in 1862, written upon the verso of a letter regarding Teamster (or wagoneer) soldiers, a job often performed by black soldiers. Just weeks before the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect, original letter is written by Captain J. Condit Smith, datelined ''Quarter Master Office 5th Division / Memphis Tenn. Oct. 21st 1862''. Addressed to ''J.H. Hammond / Maj. & A.A. Genl.'' letter reads: ''Will you have the kindness to detail as teamster A W Daisey Private Co. 'D' 40th Ill. and Moses Robinson Private Co. 'C' 40th Ill. and oblige.'' Sherman responds to note: ''There are Plenty of negro soldiers on leave and I cannot detail any as teamstirs [sic] unless there be some very good news today. / W.T. Sherman / Maj G. Cmd''. Sheet measures 8'' x 7.5'' with two folds creating a small .25'' tear to top, and toning throughout. Archivally repaired. Very good condition overall.
General William T. Sherman Civil War-Dated Autograph Note Signed -- ''...There are Plenty of negro soldiers on leave and I cannot detail any...unless there be some very good news today...''
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