ALS signed 'Sherman,' one page, 5 x 8, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, January 6, 1872. Letter to General M. F. Force. In full, 'I return you the Bill of Freeman approved...but I was grateful yesterday to get from him a letter in his own hand writing...not one to stay idle long without fretting...If I come to Cincinnati again I will make it a point to visit Nichols at his beautiful home.' In fine condition, with vertical mailing fold through a single letter of signature. Accompanied by the original free franked envelope, addressed in Shermans's hand and franked 'W. T. Sherman, General.' RRAuction COA.
