Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 153
R CANDY. Bruin? General Sherman frankly said he didnot want him. The other officers declining the gift, the Gen-eral turned to me, and being very fond of ani-mals I promptly accepted the bear. I hopedto tame him, and really anticipated much plea-sure with my new-found friend. Little did Irealize… … /& HIS GREAT GAME WITH THE SAILORS WAS A TUG-OF-WAR. Shermans Bear, and allowed to roam about athis own sweet will. He was quiet for the firstfew days, and seemed to be taking in the situa-tion, and laying plans for the future. I wasdetermined that, if possible, we should be thebest of friends;…
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