27 174
19
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RAIN-IN-THE-FACE; CHIEF OF THE LAKOTA. Photograph Signed, “Rain in
the Face,” cabinet card portrait, showing him seated with a single feather in his headdress.
Signed on the mount below the image, in pencil. 5
1
/
2
x4 inches (image), 6
1
/
2
x4
1
/
4
inches
overall; minor scattered soiling.
Np, nd
[2,000/3,000]
20
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SHERIDAN, PHILIP HENRY. Autograph Letter Signed, “P.H. Sheridan / Genl,”
to “My dear Ord,” giving his nominations for Inspector. 5 pages, 8vo, written on a folded
sheet with third and forth pages written vertically and last page on separate sheet; some
scattered smudging to text (but still legible), two small holes at gutter edge with minor loss
to text of third and forth pages.
Chicago, 24 July 1874
[300/400]
“
. . . I substituted Bradleys name in place of Kings for one of the two Inspectors. King seemed
to be so anxious to have something done to keep him from going to Larimee & it being impos-
sible to make any regimental changes . . . I thought it would be agreeable . . . .
“
I do not understand that the Inspectors I nominated are for your Dept. but suppose there are [two]
voices here & Suspect Engineer disbursements or such other duty as may be designated. . . .”
21
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SHERMAN,WILLIAM TECUMSEH. Autograph Letter Signed, “W.T. Sherman,”
to Mrs. Joseph C. Audenried (“Dear Mrs. Audenried”), on personal subjects. 4 pages, 8vo,
written on a single folded sheet, ruled paper; minor scattered staining to first page, hori-
zontal folds.
NewYork, 10 February 1888
[300/400]
“
. . . [O]n my 68th birthday came from Philadelphia by Adams & Co an express package
containing a . . . handkerchief with my initials embroidered in the corner . . . . Inside was an
envelope addressed in your hand . . . . Even without this I would have known the Source of
this Kind Compliment . . . . Ever since you went abroad I have expected to hear from you
about Florence [her daughter] and your plans, but not a word.
“
. . . I am very well indeed—so is Lizzie. Rachel is on a visit to Washington . . . Mrs
Sherman is here considering herself a hopeless invalid but is not as sick as she supposes . . . .
Here my life is keenly social, dinners, clubs, theaters, an idle life but somehow it agrees with me,
and people say that I have earned repose. . . .
22
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SHERMAN, WILLIAM TECUMSEH. Signature, “W.T.Sherman / General /
1889,” on the verso of his printed calling card. 1 page, 2x3
1
/
2
inches.
Np, 1889
[200/300]
“I GLADLY SYMPATHIZEWITH . . .ANY PARTY
WHO HAVETHE GOOD OLD CAUSE AT HEART”
23
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SUMNER, CHARLES. Autograph Letter Signed, to an unnamed recipient (“My
dear Sir”), expressing approval of recipient’s defence of “my cause,” noting that some seek
to injure him, explaining what motivates and justifies his own actions, and expressing his
indifference to political parties. 4 pages, 8vo, written on a single folded sheet; horizontal
folds.
“Senate Chamber” [Washington], 25 June 1852
[400/600]
“
I am obliged by your liberal defence of my cause . . . .
“
I know that I have done my duty here, & I put myself fearlessly upon the country.
“
The case of D&S has occupied much of my time, & I still hope for a satisfactory result. . . . &
yet I have been held up to reproach by some of their very earnest friends . . .Very well! I will
not
complain.
“
I know my own heart. I have no desire, but to serve the State which has placed me here & to
advance the cause of Humanity. In this spirit I hope to live & be free.
“
. . . To party I am absolutely indifferent. I think much more of Man, than of a Whig or
Democrat, & I gladly sympathize with all of any party, who have the good old cause at heart.”
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