ALS, 1886 January 10 : St. Louis, to Admiral Daniel Ammen.

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ALS, 1886 January 10 : St. Louis, to Admiral Daniel Ammen.

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Sherman writes that he will shortly move from St. Louis to New York. He never planned to retire to Washington in spite of its advantages." ... as an ex-Commander-in-Chief I could not endure the place ... better a Camp on the Missouri than a palace on the Potomac. In ws, the Army and Navy are glorious -- in peace they are subject to the meanest class of people in our great country. The President, Congress & Supreme Court are all right -- but the Cabinet -- well I reserve my opinion ..."

4 p. ; 21.5 x 14 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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