William T. Sherman Autograph Letter Signed.

SHERMAN, William T.

$2,000.00

Item Number: 147771

Rare handwritten letter signed by William T. Sherman to Manhattan socialite Margaret Middleton. Octavo, one page, the letter reads in full, “Please come to our Parlor 22 say at 1/2 past seven this evening, and join Lizzie & me for a good box at Barnum’s Circus. I send this by a messenger who will bring an answer if you are at home.” In fine condition with mail folds. Double matted and framed with a photograph of General Sherman and a commemorative plaque. The entire piece measures 16.5 inches by 13.75 inches.

William Tecumseh Sherman was a Union general during the American Civil War, best known for his decisive leadership and his implementation of "total war" strategies. Born in 1820, Sherman graduated from West Point and served in various military roles before rising to prominence in the Civil War. His most famous campaign, the March to the Sea in 1864, involved devastating raids through Georgia, aiming to cripple the Confederacy's war efforts by destroying infrastructure and supplies. Sherman's tactics were controversial, as they targeted civilian resources, but they contributed significantly to the Union’s victory. After the war, Sherman continued his military career, serving as Commanding General of the U.S. Army, where he helped shape the post-war military structure.