Certified Copies of Letters on the Sherman Flag by Edward Miles and Carrie Sherman Menard
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Galveston, Nov 22nd [1891]
Mr. McArdle-
Dear Sir.
You[r] letter is received. I am sorry I can
not give you exact dimensions of the flag carried by
my fathers company Newport Volunteers" at the battle
of San Jacinto.
As I remember it, it was about the size of the regula-
tion company flag-light blue silk, edged with inch wide
fringe same color.
In upper left hand corner the seated figure
of Liberty, holding the staff with the cap on it. I
enclose you a little romance connected with the flag
which may be of use and interest to you.
The glove was carried through the battle, but was lost
before the flag was presented to my mother. She re-
gretted the loss.
I am glad the picture is progressing. I wish
you all success.
Respectfully
Carrie Menard(1)
[(1) Daughter of Genl S Sherman
McA]
The State of Texas,
County of Travis.
I, the undersigned authority, having
carefully compared the above writing with a letter among
the archives of the Texas State Library, signed Carrie
Menard and addressed to Mr McArdle, do hereby certify that
the above writing is a true and correct copy of the letter
referred to.
Austin, June 8, 1905
C. W. Raines
State Librarian
Sworn to and subscribed before me, at Austin
Texas, this the 8th day of June 1905
F. Thrreall [?]
Notary Public, Travis, County, Texas.
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