^#1811 ^Lot 1871 Thomas W. Sherman

Union general (1813–1879) who led an assault on the Confederate works at Port Hudson, during which time he sustained an injury resulting in the amputation of his right leg. War-dated endorsement on the back of a supply invoice signed, “T. W. Sherman, Brig. Gen. Comg,” adding the date, “Jan. 7/62,” one page, 9.75 x 7.75. Sherman writes, “These Blankets will be received and accounted for by the Depot Qr. Master and issued on orders hereafter to be given.” The reverse bears a printed letter from the Army Clothing and Equipment Office, Philadelphia, December 26, 1861, regarding a delivery of supplies. In very good condition, with light creasing and toning, a few pieces of clear tape along the vertical folds, and light show-through from the print on the reverse.