[Resolutions drawn up by the New York City Common Council upon the death of General William Tecumsah Sherman], 1891 Feb. 17.

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[Resolutions drawn up by the New York City Common Council upon the death of General William Tecumsah Sherman], 1891 Feb. 17.

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Official resoutions drawn up by the New York Common Council, John G.D. Arnold, president, upon the death of General William Tecumsah Sherman. Resolutions adopted include the closing of public offices and commercial establishments on February 19, 1891, and the lowering of flags to half mast on city buildings and vessels.

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New-York Historical Society

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