Nov 29, 2012 - Sale 2296

Sale 2296 - Lot 48

Unsold
Estimate: $ 600 - $ 900
SHERMAN, WILLIAM T. Autograph Letter Signed, "W.T. Sherman," to Captain T.H. Stevens, in pencil, stating that he has been trying to reach him to explain why he and Turner couldn't fulfill their appointment with him, explaining that he expected officers from Russia but they never appeared. 1 page, 8vo, with integral address leaf; pale blue paper, folds. [San Francisco], 11 October [circa 1854 ]

Additional Details

". . . Turner and I could not come last night.
"We went home last night intending to come and not one of the officers came from Russia to See me & staid till 9 oclock at night, when we judged it too late. . . ."