The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1865-09-19
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A Work OF the Greatest vnIuc.
81 SHERMAN losM
AND
HIS CAMPAIGNS.
~ el. s. III. b0IAAN md Ii. Col R B IRWIN
Vol sye; 900 pages. Cloth $3.50
With Light splendid Steel Portraits, and
Maps, Plans, DC.

The extraordinary campaigns Of Maj. Gen. Vim
| i, Sherman and lns noble Army have been The
object ofihe most unqualified praise in every sec
lion Of our country, and have commanded the
attention and admiration Of The world
) This work written by Col BoYman, Gen,
Sberman's personal friend, and Ii Col. irwin,
one Of our ablest military writers-is the 90 fn-
pietc Oflicili history Of this grand army
asa whole, and in all its details. Livery Corps,
Diysion. Brigade ami Regiment is awarded its
fan share Of credit md praise the routes ofm
are carefully followed the battles and skirmishes
are described with the yydness OF actual partic-
ipaiion. and tile whole narrative Is eniyened by
The countless incidents, both sad and mirf1ful.
that were an inevitable aocomp auiment Of such
campaigns.
Gen Sherman's opinions aud policy on all Qnes-
| tons Of public concern are fully a.nde kucwn by
leemuuncations from himself aud otherwise; and
discriminating biographical sketches Of all The
prominent commanders are given. Every desir-
ed informatijn in regard to this great Amy, It's
Leader, Commanders, Marches, Fightings. and
Victories, is contained in this volume, which is
complete and unique Many things hitherto not
understood. are here made plain, aud all the va
rious preparations and movements are placed in
their proper light and position.
& No other Official and Authentic
History Of this great Army Will DE
published, for no other writers can have &C.
cess to the private and official papers of the sew
eral commanders. AL such information is fur
nished for this work erciaauely
The following letter from Gen. Sherman shows
the Official chndcfey OF the work rf 8T
- LANCASTER, Ohio. July 81, 1865.
+ G.. Is. RIGHARDsoN ESQ
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SrR--Col 5 M. Bowman, an acquaintance OF
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Of the U s., has had access to my Order and
Letter Books embracing copies Of all orders made
and letters written ty me since the winter OF
1861 With view to publish memoir of my
Life anI Services, aud 40 other person has had
such an opportunity 10 read my secret thoughts
and acts, believe him to be 10 possession Of
all authentic facts that can Interest the general
reader. am, sc,
W. I. SHERMAN,
Major General.
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Mars and Diagrams, furnished by General D M.
Poe, Chief Engineer Of the Army, aud fuey en-
grave on stone
To all who have served in any capacity, in
these brilliant campaigns, the work will b. inyai-
uaole; while to sil who bavei bad relatives or
friends so engaged, it will be Of absorbing inter-
est and value. Ii is record Of brilliant achieve
Dents IN which every citizen will feel lifelong
pride. e s a ~
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