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June 2, 1865
The Weekly Pioneer And Democrat
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Editorial defending General Sherman's private letter criticizing Secretary Stanton for suppressing Sherman's explanatory response to criticisms of his negotiations with Johnston, contrasting with McClellan's silence.
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Gen. Sherman's Letter.
The letter of Gen. Sherman in our telegraphic columns is a scorcher to the infamous Stanton and the whole crew of Falstaffian non-combatants, now yelping at his heels. It was a private letter to a friend, and its publication may have been ill-advised, but it is nevertheless due to Sherman that its contents should be made known to the public. On receiving Secretary Stanton's strictures on his negotiations with Johnston, he wrote a full explanatory letter from Raleigh, which he requested might be given the same publicity as the Secretary's bulletin, but this letter has thus far been suppressed, for no other reason than because its publication would have exposed Stanton's injustice.
Some may argue that it would have been more dignified to remain silent, as Gen. McClellan did, when Stanton and Halleck were endeavoring to crush him, but we are glad Sherman has adopted a different course. He means to show these gentlemen that his motives and his reputation cannot be assaulted with impunity, and public opinion among the masses of his countrymen will fully sustain him.
The letter of Gen. Sherman in our telegraphic columns is a scorcher to the infamous Stanton and the whole crew of Falstaffian non-combatants, now yelping at his heels. It was a private letter to a friend, and its publication may have been ill-advised, but it is nevertheless due to Sherman that its contents should be made known to the public. On receiving Secretary Stanton's strictures on his negotiations with Johnston, he wrote a full explanatory letter from Raleigh, which he requested might be given the same publicity as the Secretary's bulletin, but this letter has thus far been suppressed, for no other reason than because its publication would have exposed Stanton's injustice.
Some may argue that it would have been more dignified to remain silent, as Gen. McClellan did, when Stanton and Halleck were endeavoring to crush him, but we are glad Sherman has adopted a different course. He means to show these gentlemen that his motives and his reputation cannot be assaulted with impunity, and public opinion among the masses of his countrymen will fully sustain him.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Sherman Letter
Stanton Criticism
Civil War Negotiations
Reputation Defense
Historical Suppression
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Sherman
Stanton
Johnston
Gen. Mcclellan
Halleck
Where did it happen?
Raleigh
Story Details
Key Persons
Gen. Sherman
Stanton
Johnston
Gen. Mcclellan
Halleck
Location
Raleigh
Story Details
General Sherman writes a private letter criticizing Stanton for suppressing his explanatory response to criticisms of negotiations with Johnston; the editorial supports its publication to expose injustice and contrasts with McClellan's silence.