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Sherman Praises New Jersey Troops for Saving His Life |
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Recalling the regiments under General George Mindil that protected him from capture while fighting Confederate cavalry forces in Mississippi, Sherman writes: “I recall the New Jersey regiment that went with me to Meridian which stood by the wagon train at Decatur Miss. so well against an attack of Armstrong’s Division of Cavalry and in my opinion saved me personally, for I was actually surrounded by cavalry . . . I would have fallen ingloriously a prisoner in the Land of the Rivers . . .” Autograph Letter Signed, May 15, 1874. Inventory# 20621 $1,500 More detailed descriptions upon request |
