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Personal tribute to Sherman reveals bond with Confederate era
A Southern friend styles William T. Sherman as a historical figure and recalls their close ties, praising Sherman's character, leadership, and compassion while acknowledging his wartime severity. The letter, published in the National Tribune, reflects on Davis, Beauregard, Bragg, and the Civil War’s personal loyalties.
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Sherman
New Orleans Picayune
New Orleans
Epistor Picayune
Martin
Our State University
Alexandria
Virginia
Shiloh
Virginia Pines
W.T. Sherman
Sol
Pine Woods
Rapides
Porter
Drummer Boy
Bragg
Beauregard
Rene
Henry
Georgia
Carolina
Jefferson Davis
Mr. Davis
Jesu Davis
Tecumseh
D. F. Boyp
National Tribune
Washington
Col. Boyd
Gen. Sherman
Boyd
Headyquarters Minitary
Mississipp
Atilanta
Daniel M. Martin
Sand Mountain
Friexp
Larkinsville
Bellefonte
Atlanta
William Tecumseh Sherman
Jeff Davis
Gen
Lee
Gen. Hood
South
Congress
California
Mr. Ewing
Mr. Corwin
Louisiana Military Academy
Lincoln
Red River
Mr. Douglas
Breckenridge
United States
Supreme Court
Louisiana
United States Mint
Guv. Moore
North
Great North
Baton Rouge
St. Louis
Tennessee
Mississippi
Missouri
Kentucky
Alabama
W. T. Siermanx