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Letter from Gen. W. T Sherman on presidential contingency
A dated 1876 missive from General Sherman discusses U.S. presidential succession, constitutional mechanisms, and military restraint. He debates election issues, joint Congressional acts, and the roles of the army, Congress, and the President with references to Hayes, Tilden, and the 4th of March deadlines. He notes his stance against military action in South Carolina and reflects on the proper balance of civil and military power in a peaceful transfer of office.
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