The Souls of Black Folk · Character
General Sherman
Union general whose Special Field Orders promised land to freed slaves.
minor
Also known as Sherman
First appearance: ii of the dawn of freedom
General Sherman first appears in 0004 ii of the dawn of freedom.
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