Thomas West Sherman order, 1863 Feb. 16.

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Thomas West Sherman order, 1863 Feb. 16.

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Order written while engaging in the defense of New Orleans, La. It requests the Board of Inquiry to investigate the fire that occurred in the New Orleans barracks.

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