[Rarebooks] FS: Fine Autograph Letter from General William T. Sherman to George W. Curtis

[Charles Agvent]

SHERMAN,  General  William T. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED  (ALS).  New
York:  25  Nov. 1890. Two-page letter to author and editor  George  W.
Curtis  granting  permission  to use his letters  for  publication  in
Harper's,  "only  please  keep me out of  controversy."  Sherman  also
briefly  discusses  "the million of human acts accompanying the  great
wave  of  civilization westward." Good content from one of  the  major
military  figures  of the 19th century to one of the central  literary
figures. Near Fine                                            $2000.00

-- 

All books subject to prior sale.  Cash with order; institutions may be billed. 
Postage additional:  $7.00 for the first book, $3.50 each thereafter.  Overseas 
postage billed at approximate cost. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales 
tax.  Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover accepted.  Books may be 
returned within 7 days of receipt for any reason provided they are in the same 
condition as sent and prior notice is given. Please insure returns for their 
full value.  We carry a diverse stock with major specialties including Modern 
and 19th Century Literary First Editions, Autographed Books, and Limited 
Editions Club books.  We are proud to be members of the Antiquarian Booksellers 
Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian 
Booksellers (ILAB) as well as the International Autograph Dealers Alliance 
(IADA), the Manuscript Society, and the Universal Autograph Collectors Club 
(UACC).  Please feel free to contact us with any wants or offerings.  Thank you.

CHARLES AGVENT
291 Linden Road
Mertztown, PA  19539-8750
Voice/Fax: 610-682-4750
agvent at erols.com
Visit our home page:  http://www.erols.com/agvent