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Vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Maj Gen Sheridan March 14th 1866 from A A Woodhull."

GLC05111.02.0707

to Oliver Edwards

Sheridan, commander of the Army of the Shenandoah, discusses troop movement with Colonel Edwards, in charge of troops at Winchester, Virginia. Relates that forces were ordered from New Creek to Moorefield, and from Cumberland to Wardensville (all in...

GLC04378

[Ordnance requisition for the 5th Regiment, New York Cavalry, commanded by Captain Amos H. White]

White requests 370 Sabre and Spencer carbines. A handwritten note written across the document indicates, "To Equipp the Regment with these accoutrements." Sheridan signs as commander, Army of the Shenandoah.

GLC04038

Phillip Sheridan Letter and Engraving [Decimalized .01-.02]

Letter by Sheridan, accompanied by engraving of the General.

GLC03789

to Joseph S. Fullerton

Major General Commanding Sheridan writes to Major Fullerton to relay Confederate troop movements from camps on Missionary Ridge during the siege of Chattanooga.

GLC03789.01

[Contract for Sheridan's Memoirs]

Contract between Charles L. Webster and Sheridan to publish Sheridan's memoirs. Also signed by Webster.

GLC03664.01

to Colonel Hild

Sheridan sends Colonel Hild the sword he wore in every battle he fought in during the Civil War.

GLC03664.02

to Maj. Gen. McCook re: a military road

GLC02465.21

to unknown recipient re: recommending job for disabled soldier Edward Mumy

The soldier's name was Edward Mumy.

GLC02465.22

to Albert Bierstadt

General Sheridan forwards a book (not included) of Indian illustrations supposedly found in Black Kettle's tent after Custer's 1868 victory over him "on the Washita in the Indian Country." The book illustrated the "heroic deeds of Black Kettle & his...

GLC03386

to Horatio Wright

Enclosing an order sending General Frederick Steele to the Department of the Columbia, and stating that General Godfrey Weitzel should replace him. The third page is written vertically. One full length seated engraving of Sheridan included.

GLC03431

Report of Operations of the Third Division, Twentieth Army Corps, Army of the Cumberland, Maj. Gen. P.H. Sheridan, U.S. Vol's, Commanding

A detailed report covering the Battle of Chickamauga. Signed at conclusion by Sheridan as major general commanding.

GLC02901

Documents regarding the Deschapelles plantation in Louisiana during and after Reconstruction [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC02943

[Statement regarding military possession of a Louisiana plantation]

Major General Sheridan, supervising reconstruction in Louisiana, attests that military authorities took possession of a plantation on the Mississippi River near Carrollton, Louisiana, circa 29 April 1862. Asserts that the plantation was returned to...

GLC02943.02

to J.Q.A. Ward

Written on "Headquarters Army of the United States" stationary, lined. Re: the proposed location for the statue of Lafayette and the need to consider another site for the proposed statue.

GLC06343.248

to Andrew Atkinson Humphreys

This report, signed twice by Major General Philip H. Sheridan, describes the nearly disastrous Wilson-Kautz Raid of June 22-30, 1864. Sheridan tells Major General A. A. Humphreys, the Army of the Potomac's chief of staff, about his efforts to find...

GLC00653.12.01

to J. J. Crosby

Philip Henry Sheridan orders Colonel Crosby to inspect the steamer "Virgin" to see if it had been used as a slaver. Letter written on printed stationery of "Headquarters Military Division of the Gulf, New Orleans, La." "Mobile" has been crossed-out...

GLC00930.02

Vignette bust portrait

Imprint on recto "Brady & Co. Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Sheridan." Photographers imprint on verso: "M.B.Brady & Co. National Photographic Portrait Galleries No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C. & New York."

GLC05111.02.0708

As major general, seated 3/4 length portrait, holding rolled paper between hands

Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Ink inscription on verso "Sheridan." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C. & Broadway & Tenth St. New York."

GLC05111.02.0709

As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait with crossed arms and wearing hat

Sheridan appears to be waering a non-uniform hat. Graphite inscription on verso "76" "Gen. Sheridan." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady & Co.'s National Photographic Portrait Galleries No. 352 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC and Broadway &...

GLC05111.02.1438

to:Lt. Col. J. Layton.

GLC07059.33

to: E[dwin] Stanton.

GLC07059.67

[Document related to endorsement for John R. Meigs]

Endorsement recommending that John R. Meigs be
brevetted Major dated April 24, 1866.

GLC07059.68

to Wesley Meritt

Union General Sheridan, Commander of the Middle Military Division and Army of the Shenendoah, writes to Merritt, Commander of the 1st Division Cavalry Corps. States that General William Woods Averell informed him through a scout that Martinsburg...

GLC02297.01

to Corps Commanders/ Lieutenant Grant

The Battle of Cedar Creek: "We have again been favored by a great victory. A victory turned from disaster by the gallantry of our Officers & men." On an early form of carbon paper. Written at City Point- now named Hopewell.

GLC09379.01