Democratic Sentinel, Volume 13, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 August 1889 — Sherman and the Veteran. [ARTICLE]

Sherman and the Veteran.

A gcod story is now going the rounds which shows how generous Gen. Sherman is. The General sat at the breakfast table in his home in New York city the other morning when the door bell rang. When the door was opened a one-legged soldier was seen on the steps. He asked for Gen. Sherman. He was taken to the parlor by the servant girl and the General was notified of the soldier’s presence. Shortly afterward the General joined the veteran in the parlor. The greeting was cordial and for hours they talked over the stiniag days of 1864. The soldier made it known that he had been with the General to the sea. Finally the visitor stated his business. He had been unfortunate. The little he had accumulated had been swept away. His health was infirm and he could not do hard work. He had come to his old commander for a recommendation for a government position. With it he could secure a place. Would he not give it to him ? Gen. Sherman was in a tighter place than he had ever been during the war. He had solemnly promised not to write or sign a letter asking for office. Still he wished to help his comrade. Running his hand in his pocket he pulled out a card bearing his name, and said: “You wish to get into the postoffice ? I—l cannot write you a letter, for I would break a pledge I have made, but give this card to Mr. Van Cott, tell him that you are my friend, that I sent you to him, and if he desires to know more about you to ask me. If he does, I’ll fix it.” The soldier was overjoyed, axl was about to leave, after thanking the General, when the latter said: “So you are not doing very well, are you ? You may have to wait some time before you get your office. What are you going to do until then ?” The soldier replied that he would have to do the best he could. “At any rate, let’s shake hands,” said Gen." Sherman, “I may not see you again.” There was a hearty grasp of hands; Gen. Sherman disappeared. The soldier felt something in his palm. He soon found out that it was a SSO bill.