“And since Sherman’s recommendation was rejected, and the war lost, “genocide” or “extermination” are not part of that picture.”
You say that Sherman’s recommendation to exterminate Indian men, women, and children “was rejected” (by Grant).
What was the date of that rejection? May I see your data relating to Grant’s rejection?
Sorry, but the burden of proof belongs 100%, no 1,000%, to you jeffersondem.
You must prove your ludicrous allegations beyond a reasonable doubt, by providing irrefutable evidence proving they actually happened.
In the example of this Sherman to Grant letter, you have no proof Grant accepted Sherman's request and strong evidence he did not, namely the US lost that war.
Of course, providing proof should be quite easy for you, if there was a case brought successfully against Sherman for "mass murder", "extermination", "genocide" or other such crimes.
Just provide us a brief summary and the link.
Case closed, right?