783. WILLIAM T. SHERMAN (1820-1891) Union major general declared by the press to be "insane", he led his army in their March to the Sea, taking Atlanta, Savannah and Columbia along the way. Fine partly-printed D.S. "W.T. Sherman," oblong narrow 4to, Washington, Oct. 27, 1876 a, bank check in Sherman's hand, drawn on Riggs & Co., payable to "Alfred, Coachman for Octr. in full" in the amount of $20.00. Punch-hole cancellation in center blank area of check, otherwise in very good condition. With portrait photograph. $400-500