ALS, 1850 May 1 : Washington, D.C. to Lt. E.C. Ord.

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ALS, 1850 May 1 : Washington, D.C. to Lt. E.C. Ord.

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Sherman writes on his wedding day expressing regrets that Ord cannot attend. He comments on the hectic activity and advises Ord, "Should you ever design to follow my example try and entice your bride out of Washington, whose society is hypocritical and decidedly gossipy ... "He speaks of having to begin married life "With the old song of economy."

2 p. ; 25 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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