William Tecumseh Sherman Letter, 1853

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891.
Extent:
.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

One letter (ALS) from William Tecumseh Sherman to Dona [?], re sending funds with Sully [?]. The steamer 'Winfield Scott', in which Sully had embarked for home, was wrecked on an island [presumably one of the Channel Islands] not far from Santa Barbara. "This morning two steamers started to their relief. Fortunately the weather has been mild" San Francisco, 7 Dec. 1853.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1986.
Physical location:
Vault

Access and use

Location of this collection:
UC Santa Barbara Library
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9010, US
Contact:
(805) 893-3062