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Letters from Edwin A. Sherman

B. 1844 · D. 1916

Edwin Alonzo Sherman, also known as E. A. Sherman, was the father of the Sioux Falls, South Dakota park system and an early pioneer and booster for the city. He was instrumental in the creation of McKennan Park.

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Letter

Edwin A. Sherman to Edwin V. Sumner, June 3, 1861

From Edwin A. Sherman

To Edwin V. Sumner

June 3, 1861

SAN BERNARDINO SAN BERNARDINO, June 3, 1861. General E. V. Sumner, U. S. Army, Commander of the Pacific Division: DEAR SIR: I beg to be excused for my presumption in…

Inclosure

Edwin A. Sherman to Editor of Weekly Patriot, July 27, 1861

From Edwin A. Sherman

To Editor of Weekly Patriot

July 27, 1861

[Inclosure No. 2.] SAN BERNARDINO, July 27, 1861. DEAR SIR: In response to your request in giving an account of the state of affairs in this and the adjoining counties,…

Letter

Edwin A. Sherman to Joun W. Davidson, September 14, 1861

From Edwin A. Sherman

To Joun W. Davidson

September 14, 1861

SAN BERNARDINO SAN BERNARDINO, September 14, 1861. Capt. Joun W. DAVIDSON, Commanding U. K. Dragoons, Camp Fitzgerald, Los Angeles : SIR: We, the undersigned, members of the Union Club of…