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1864-1865
Collection of three letters signed by Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Philip Sheridan [Decimalized .01-.03]
All refer to the Battle of Cedar Creek.
GLC09379
21 October 1864
Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888
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
18 January 1865
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Edwin Stanton
Recommending Alfred Terry to fill a brigadier general vacancy caused by the promotion of George Thomas and Philip Sheridan to major general in the Regular Army. To Sec. of War Edwin Stanton.
GLC09379.02
6 March 1865
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
[Lincoln endorsement]
On verso of Philip H. Sheridan ALS, 2-26-1865, to Brig. Gen. S. Thomas, Lincoln has endorsed Sheridan's recommendation for the promotion of Captain Thomas Moore. Moore served with Sheridan at Cedar Creek, also known as Cedar Run, and other campaigns...
GLC09379.03
20 November 1863
Rhett, James M., fl. 1863
[Receipt for sale of slaves]
Receipt for $40,000 paid by James M., Charles H. and Roland Rhett, "being the cash payment on the purchase of one hundred and seven negros, leaving a balance due secured by Bond and Mortgage of Eighty eight thousand and four hundred dollars." Signed...
GLC09380
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