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DID NOT HEAR “MARCHINGTHROUGH GEORGIA” DURING HIS MARCH
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SHERMAN,WILLIAM TECUMSEH. Autograph Letter Signed, “W.T. Sherman,”
to E.S. Marsh, helping a scholar research the origin of the popular war tune, “Marching
Through Georgia.” 2 pages, 8vo, personal stationery, ruled paper, with integral blank; rem-
nants of mounting to corners of terminal page. (TFC)
St. Louis, 7 December, 1883
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In answer to yours of Dec 5 I have to answer that I did not hear either theWords, or Music of
the Song ‘Marching Through Georgia’ till after the War. Nor do I know who Composed the
Words.
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When in Dublin September 1872, I heard a band of Music play the identical tune, and on
inquiry of my Landlord was informed that it was an Old Irish Air. So I am not able to solve
the riddle you propose.
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The song itself is given at length in the Printed Proceedings of the Society of the Army of the
Tennessee but the name of the Author nowhere appears.”
GEORGE ROSS & JAMESWILSON
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(SIGNERS—PENNSYLVANIA.) Three items: George Ross. Two Documents
Signed, “Geo:Ross” * James Wilson. Autograph Document Signed. Format and condition
vary. (MRS)
Np, 1770-95
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Ross. DS, witness to promissory note for £10. 4x6 inches. 30 May 1770 * DS, holograph
docket on verso of promissory note: “1778 Note / Joseph Natine / to / Geo:Ross / £20 /
on Demand.” 3x7
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inches. Both silked on unsigned side, inlaid together into one sheet.
Wilson. ADS, promissory note for $2,000. 6x7
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inches; small hole affecting “W” of signa-
ture, loss to lower right corner, silked on both sides. Richmond, 5 June 1795.