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John Sherman: “I doubt if any man living can truly say that General Sherman owes him a dollar, while thousands know he was generous in…”

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I doubt if any man living can truly say that General Sherman owes him a dollar, while thousands know he was generous in giving in proportion to his means.
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John Sherman
Ohio

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Sherman reflects on General Sherman's reputation for generosity and financial responsibility.

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