CHAPTER XXVIII.

THE DUTIES OF PEACE.

Aiding the Pacific Railroad--A Fool's Errand to Mexico-- Political Intrigues at Washington--The Tenure of Office Affair--Work Among the Indians--A Trip to Europe--The Belknap Scandal--Sherman's Speech on Military Honor-- Travels in the Northwest--Yellowstone Park--Writing His Memoirs--Life in New York--Death of Mrs. Sherman 449