ALS : to William T. Sherman, 1864 Mar. 21.

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ALS : to William T. Sherman, 1864 Mar. 21.

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Asks for the release on oath of three minors, now prisoners of war, who had been forced into the Confederate Army. With autograph endorsements by Sherman, 20 March; and Abraham Lincoln, 14 April, directing that the boys be released on taking the loyalty oath of 8 December 1863.

3 items (4 p.) ; 21 cm.

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8344017

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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