New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-16
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Mrs Morton, children myself the loss OF per-
sonsl friend to whom deyotediy attached
LEVI p MORTON.
Washington, Feb. ~
To the Misses Sherman:
The death Of MY old commander deep sorrow -
myself and household. Our sympathies with his
family in their great aaiicton. JOHN NJ HARLAN.
Detroit, Feb. "a.
To the Misses Sherman:
Our already overburdened hearts hrob with gress
sorrow that overwheims and darkens your home. Lights
out on earth is revelle General Heaven,
where so many OF his old command await him.
T. A. ALGER.
Washington, Feb H.
To P. T. Sherman:
In this hour of aiiction you have my deepest sym.
pathy. The memory General Sherman will be forever
cherished by the American people OF their most
valuable possessions. B. r. TRACY.
Washington, Feb. II.
To P T. Sherman:
II be OF any to you please command Us.
We would esteem IL honor TO do everything In our
power facilitate the journey St. Louis You have
sinccrest sympathy. FRANK THOMPSON,
First vice-President OF the Pennsylvania Railroad,
Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. IL.
1 with the family and kindred Of General
Sherman. He beloved by and my family with
the personal affection 1 expect to reach the
Fifth Avenue Hotel on Monday
RUTHERFORD b. HAYES.
Lancaster Ohio, Feb. H.
To p T. Sherman:
Lancaster, the birthplace and early home Of your
iustrous father Is enshrouded In gloom the sad
intelligence OF the Generals DEATH Public action 10
being taken by the citizens and the expression OF
is universal The town IS draped in motfning, and
memorial meeting will be held All business will be
suspended and every mark Of love and respect will b
greatest soldier OF war; who first the
light of day in the village that greatly his
memory.
II. C. DrinkIe. w. J. S. Braze, J. D. Martin, w. 4.
Schultz, C. D. Martin and J. c. Tuthil.
Washington, Feb II.
To Hon John Sherman
Please accept for yourself and all the members OF your
family sympathy the you suffer in this
loss OF the General Commander, who my dearest
friend. J. NJ. SCHoFIELD. ,
Washington, Feb. II.
To Hon. John Sherman:
with the profound sorrow. have heard OF the
death Of your ustrous brother, and my old commander
loved and honoed him his noble character and great
services and tender to and his bereaved family my
heartfelt sympathy Rev. J. HENDERSON.
Washington, Feb. IA.
To Hon. John Sherman:
Permit me TO express you and through you 10 the
family Of General Sherman my deep sorrow the
OF my old commander comrade and friend. No words will
express my grief this rrepsrable loss. only
join family and the country mourning Of
Nations greatest leaders and strongest defenders 10
war and in peace. j. NJ. RUSK, Secretary
To Hon. John Sherman:
Convey your brothers. bereayed family tenderese
sympathy. A very great man has gone.
JAMES g. BLAINE.
Washington, Feb IA.
To Hon. John Sherman
The heartfelt sympathy Of myself and Mrs. Noble goes
forth to family OF dear General Sherman and you.
countrymen NOUN OF and OF the word's
greatest heroes yours deepest grief
of the father, brother friend. Heaven bless you all
JOHN w. NOBLE.
Battery Park Hotel, Asheyillc, y. Z.
Mr.. p. T. Sherman.
just Informed by telegraph Of the death Of youp
gushed father From the press dispatches this morn.
ing l ed 70 indulge the hope that would my
return from trip health again greet my
old friend and neghbor No formal announcement OF my
condoence could TO yourself and family the
OF loss feel this There has been single
occasion he live In city when his advice
and broad public spirit all that welfare
have not been aid to me- Join with millions Of his
tel'owcounrymen in recognition Of nations loss an
awaiting Information from my secretary the arrange
ments the funeral. which hope attend
HUGH j. GRANT.
Chicago Fet. IL.
To Miss Rachel Sherman.
Our sincere sympathies with you all.
MELVILLE W. FULLER
Chicago. Feb. H.
To Miss Sherman.
Deep and heartfelt sympathy for the rreparabIe los
both 10 you and TO America II. NJ. STANLEY
Little Rock Feb IL
To the Misses Sherman.
Full OF years and honors rich in love Of patriotic
countrymen, his passing beyond is simply promotion.
extend you sympathy LOGAN H. ROOTS.
st. Louis Feb IA
To p. 7. Sherman
Accept my heartfelt sympathy with yourself and sisters.
PETER RICHARD KERRICK.
Archbishop Of 81. Louis
Action in reference to the death of the General
was taken by a number of bodies and societies Of
this city General Floyd Clarkson, Department
Commander of the State of New-York, issued the
following order, No. l5
COMMANDERS OFFICE,
DEPARTMENT OF EW-YORK,
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPU UBLIC.
no. 80 BROADWAY, y. Y.
Sew.Yor& Feb. II, 1891.
General Order No. IS.
The commander Department has the sad duty "
announce to comrades Of this Department that on Sat
uday the 18th inst, at 80 p. NJ the best beloved and
noblest grandest conIadc OF the oder General "iam
T. sherman heard, while his home IN this city, sur.
rounded by his children kindred and friends the trumpet
call Lights OUT and passed hence % the fruitons ana
glories Of the encampment across the river.
II is not necessary recount his services and acheNe'
ments. They closely intrwoNen with the history Of
our land for past fifty years and a. nat Is recltea
tho name q lustrous comrade constantly appears A
one Of the most active IN tt marvellous narra'e
hut IL WAS in the great conyulsons that wee upon ouf
Nation yeas 'Gl to 'Gj that ue magnificent aoDes
and worth Of whom this day deplorc shone out IN
their tenderness aud brillancy.
lie the OF the great triumvirate who mar'haed
tho forces of ths Nation, and directed that mighV
powar that before Od Glory treason, beaten ana as.
beart>ntd yielded the contest ard accepted for all time
ahe fact a. established that this was and Is NsHoa
''of the people, by the people and for the peope'
As a comrade Of the Grand Army Of the Repuohe' no
one emphasized he did that the distinctions OF
rank necessary active service were here ad a''ae
and no one more heartily gasped the hand and Welcomes
to his presence and heart the man who carried me
musket or swung the sabre or pulled the lanyard o
manned the yards, than dd our wcll-eeoved cofd~ae
William I. sherman; and no one cou4a %eeP' "''.
nc,s,ntv and with teeper satisfaction weingup
the long cherished heart affection OF TIE Boys IN Blue
Let us one and all show the deep anccton OF ous
souls for our great leader and eoTrade and give slight
TO our consciousness OF loss, by paying The ~
rhute possble 10 his remains, they pass nom us N
heir last resting place St. Louis, on Thursday next the