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SHERMAN, WILLIAM TECUMSEH. Photograph Signed, “W. T. Sherman /
Maj. Genl,” carte-de-visite bust portrait. Signed on the mount verso. 3
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inches
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inches overall; pencil inscription (“Sherman”) in an unknown hand at lower
edge of image, minor scattered soiling to image and verso, remnants of prior mounting at
top edge verso.
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“AT LAST THE WAR HAS COME”
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SUMNER, CHARLES. Autograph Letter Signed, to Senator William P.
Fessenden, reporting that the cabinet is united in its resolve to act, expressing his belief that
the President understands the country, and remarking on the activity of the State
Department officials and diplomats. 3 pages, 8vo, written on a single folded sheet. (AKF)
Washington, 16 April 1861
[2,000/3,000]
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. . . At last the war has come. The day of insincerity and duplicity is now passed, & all the
cabinet is united in energetic action. It will be needed, for the Slave States will be united.
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The Pres’t speaks simply and plainly of the state of the country, & I think understands it. As
I see more of him I like him better.
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Meanwhile at the State Depart. the web is spinning, spinning, in infinite dispatches, to what
end God knows! Already the diplomatists here are afraid. Goodbye!”
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