MANSFIELD, Aug. 8, 1862.
Dear Brother:
. . . The enlistment of recruits is now much more rapid than
ever before. A regiment is organizing here and will be full in a few days. The
new call for militia will also soon be filled up and I hope without a draft.
Our people are beginning to feel a little more serious about the war, but the
determination to wage it to a successful termination is stronger and firmer than
ever. McClellan’s misfortunes have allayed the political feeling that was
gathering about him. His friends have much to say in his favor and his
opponents are very moderate in condemning or criticising him. If you have time,
write to me. For this month I will stay here as much as possible. In September
I suppose I will be on the stump. After that I mean to remain as quiet as possible.
Yours affectionately,
JOHN SHERMAN.
SOURCE: Rachel Sherman Thorndike, Editor, The
Sherman letters: correspondence between General and Senator Sherman from 1837
to 1891, p. 156
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