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Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888 to Colonel Hild

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03664.02 Author/Creator: Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888 Place Written: Chicago, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 December 1881 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 17 cm, Width: 12 cm Order a Copy

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

Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888

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