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Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888 to Corps Commanders/ Lieutenant Grant

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09379.01 Author/Creator: Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888 Place Written: Hopewell, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 October 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 12.1 cm Order a Copy

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.

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