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William T. Sherman

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William T. Sherman

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Auction Date:2013 Mar 13 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
War-dated ADS, signed “W. T. Sherman, Maj Genl Cmdg,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, April 19, 1865. Pass issued to two officers, including one Confederate. In full: “Guards & pickets will pass the Bearers Maj Haines & Capt Folger to Raleigh with leave to come and Return.” Matted and framed with a small portrait and a name plaque to an overall size of 17.75 x 13.75. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and wrinkles and some light mirroring of text at bottom edge. A week after Lee’s surrender, Sherman received a message from General Johnston requesting a cessation of hostilities and the opening of peace negotiations. Two days later, Sherman offered Johnston military and civil terms of surrender to which he agreed. Unfortunately, U. S. Grant disapproved of the terms because it included civil provisions. He instructed him to give the 48-hour notice required by the terms of the truce, and afterward to proceed to attack or follow him. On April 26, Johnston, with Haines present, surrendered on the same terms as General Robert E. Lee.