FROM JUSTICE HARLAN.
Washington, Feb. 14th, 1891.
To the Misses Sherman:—
The death of my old commander causes deep sorrow to myself and household. Our sympathies are with his family in their great affliction.
John M. Harlan.
FROM GENERAL RUSSELL A. ALGER.
Detroit, Feb. 14th, 1891.
To the Misses Sherman:—
Our already overburdened hearts throb with the great sorrow that overwhelms and darkens your home. "Lights out" on earth is "reveille" to the dear General in heaven, where so many of his old command await him.
R. A. Alger.
FROM SECRETARY TRACY.
Washington, Feb. 14th, 1891.
To P. T. Sherman:—
In this hour of affliction you have my deepest sympathy. The memory of General Sherman will be forever cherished by the American people as one of their most valued possessions.
B. F. Tracy.
FROM RUTHERFORD B. HAYES.
Cleveland, Feb. 14th, 1891.
To the Hon. John Sherman:—
I mourn with the family and kindred of General Sherman. He was beloved by me and by my family with the warmest personal affection. I expect to reach the Fifth Avenue Monday.
Rutherford B. Hayes.
FROM GENERAL SHERMAN'S BIRTHPLACE.
Lancaster, Ohio, Feb. 14th, 1891.
To P. T. Sherman:—
Lancaster, the birthplace and home of your illustrious father, is enshrouded in gloom over the sad intelligence of his death. Public action is being taken by the citizens, and the expression of sorrow is universal. The town is draped in mourning, and a memorial meeting will be held. All business will be suspended, and every mark of love and respect will be shown the greatest soldier of the war who first saw the light of day in the village that now greatly reveres his memory.
W. J. S. Braze.
C. D. Martin.
J. D. Martin.
John C. Tuthill.
H. C. Dimkle.
W. A. Schultz.