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(William T. Sherman) Thomas Ewing ALS

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:47.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
(William T. Sherman) Thomas Ewing ALS
<B>[William T. Sherman] Secretary of the Interior Thomas Ewing Autograph Letter Signed,</B></I> "<I>T. Ewing</B></I>", one page, 8" x 10", likely Washington, D.C., May 27, 1849, to Secretary of War George Crawford. Secretary Ewing here requests a furlough for a young officer because the soldier's mother "<I>...is wearied of his absence & earnestly desires to see him, as do all my family with whom he is a favorite...</B></I>" The officer, though not named, was likely William T. Sherman, Ewing's adopted son as of 1829. Scattered stains and some fading. Fine condition. <I>Ex. Henry E. Luhrs Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)