Head Quarters Military Division of the Mississippi,

Saint Louis, Mo Mch 23 1866.

 

Jas. H. Ingraham Esq.

Chairman Ex. Committee

Portland Maine.

 

Dear Sir,

            I am very glad to hear from you that the Citizens of Maine are intent on providing for the families of the fallen soldiers. If ever a sacred duty was imposed on a civilized people it is this: to see that the widows & orphans do not suffer, after their national protectors have given their all and their lives, that too the survivors may rest in security. I believe this spirit is universal in our Land, and it is the crowning glory of the "Great War".

                                   

Yrs truly,        

W. T. Sherman           

Maj Genl

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