Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888 to Albert Bierstadt
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03386 Author/Creator: Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888 Place Written: Chicago, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 July 1870 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy
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 band, or at least some of his Warriors."
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