New-York tribune., 1867-05-31
NAJ0R-GBNERAL SHERMAN
PROPOSED RECEPTION ~ THIS CTTY-GEY. SHERMAN
NOT GOING TO EUROPE.
The following correspondence is interesting, and
carries its explanation:

PROPOSED RECEPTION IN THIS CITY-GEY. SHERMAN
NOT GOING TO EUROPE.
The following correspondence is interesting, and
carries its own explanation:
EEw-YoRK, May 8, 1867.
LiepL-Gen. W. T. SHERMAN, q. s. A., 81 Lopis, Hiss.
DEAR SIR: Your many friends residing in thls city arc
DESTROYS OF opportunity express their grateful
OF the distinguished services you have rendered to the
ferred enduring renown on the national character.
Learning that you about to enjoy period OF reaxa
ton from duty by travel in other adS we most earnestly
request that yOu will favor wish your presence and
that Of Miss sherman at reception in this city previous
to your departure Ii will ahord us great pleasure 70
adapt our arrangements entirely to your convenience
and we remain; with sincere respect and regard
Your friends and Obcdent servants,
John T. Hoffman William IL AspnwaIl wd Peter Cooper n%5Psr
Ea E@Mad MtHpn Moses n STMS RrnT dhard M@ NJ T. RSte
ford, john T, Metcalf, Legrand Lockwood, Alfred NJ
fGE b HS@y NJ H. fae &am n r. BoGSs S Mens
Ste6blns Charles Could George Opdyke, George f. Full
David Van Nostrand b. g. Arnold r. W. Coggill John II.
White John Cochrane Samuel j. Giassey, hathaniel
Wakcman, John Austin stovensjr, AlexandcrT Stewart
Moses Taylor, shepherd Knapp Marshall o. Roberts,
skddy Levi p Norton Wilson g. Hunt, William Scott,
Benamn H. Field James G. Bennett r PbgIonA Henry A.
William H. Lee Henry Clews, Edward Haight. william
Brady Manton Marble Arthur Leary Elliot G. c2wdn, d
Grafton. II. W. Weston George W. Thomas, john Fitch,
Howard l.. Parmee Prosper NJ Wetmore-for themselves
ana others
HDQRs MILITARY Division MISSOURI
ST. LOUIS. Mo-, May %, 1867.
GENTLEMEN: I have had tho honor to receive your
valued letter OF the sh Instant, inviting 10 meet
friends in New York the 0fmy intended departure
for Europe As circumstances have occurred to prevent
the ulfllment OF that Intention 1t VIII not be in my
power accept the pr0cred honor. and 10 Is fair that
should indicate in general terms why have concluded
to remain at my post OF duty You doubtless know that
my military command embraces a vast region or wild
country, which u being rapidly occupied by our people,
and across which being built two railways destined
in few to the wide space between the Aan-
tic ana Pacific states This country has been from time
immcmOria the homes and bunting grounds or
various tribes of Indians, who still number some
300O souls and who, being pressed nom every quarter
have become excited, and i'll some cases. posi-
may combine and do infinite mischef and have daily
calls for protection az hundred places hundreds Of miles
from each other aud It requires constant attention
appOrtiOn limited military force 10 protect the
most vital interests. III should leave my Division at
this very critical moment share Of labor and respon
sbility will have To dcyolve some other officer
already oycrburdcned, and. after careful cOnsidera
tOn OF the whole question, feel bound, In duty
and honor. 10 stand by my post, and to
defer 90 moro Opportune occasion the
qualification OF natural desire TO see other and older
countries than | must therefore beg that you
will excuse for not accepting your invitation az the
present tme but prOptious occasion IN the
future IL will afford pride and pleasure TO meet you
all in such manner your kindness may Indicate
With sentiments of great respect, am truly yours,
W. 4. SHERAAS, Lieutenant General.
To the Hon. John L. Hoffman, Alex I. stewart Moses
Taylor, Peter Cooper. Vim. H. Asplnwall, shepherd
Knapp. eslrs.. and other citizens of Ncw-lork.