Correspondence

William T. Sherman to John Sherman

1863-11-18

Date of Creation
November 18, 1863
Place of Creation
Bridgeport, Jackson County, Alabama
Document Genre
Correspondence
Repository
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
Collection
Office of the Governor, Thomas E. Bramlette: Appointments by the Governor, Military Appointments, 1863-1867
Box / Folder
BR5-306 to BR5-307
CWGK Accession Number
KYR-0001-002-0001
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32202715

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Dates
1863-11-18
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William T. Sherman to John Sherman, 1863-11-18, Office of the Governor, Thomas E. Bramlette: Appointments by the Governor, Military Appointments, 1863-1867, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Accessed via the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition, https://discovery.civilwargovernors.org/document/KYR-0001-002-0001 (November 12, 2026).

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Head Qrs Army of the Tennessee
Bridgeport Nov. 18. 1863
Hon. John Sherman
Washington D. C.
Dear Brother:

I enclose you a letter just received from Col. W. J. Landram of the 19th Ky. He was one of the first Kentuckians who came forward to volunteer his services, and I know he has commanded a Brigade for a long time. He commanded one at Chickasaw last winter and also at Vicksburg, and why he has not been promoted I cannot imagine.

A great many Brigadiers are laying about loose without commands and Colonels are doing their duty

I think it right that all Brigadiers who by going on furlough lost their commands should stay out unless their absence results from wounds or sickness

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incurred in service. I wish you would befriend Col. Landram in every way possible

Affectionately
{signed} W. T. Sherman

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