Letters from General W.T. Sherman to Lt. Frances V. Greene. 1877-1888.

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Letters from General W.T. Sherman to Lt. Frances V. Greene. 1877-1888.

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Several letters to Greene while he was with U.S. Engineers c/o U.S. Legation in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1877. In 1885, Greene was at West Point. Content of letters reflect Sherman's philosophy of war, general comments on fighting in several areas of the world at that time and Greene's books.

[43] leaves ; 22 cm.

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