Lot 1087
Sheridan, Philip Henry, a Union general in the American Civil War; helped to develop Yellowstone National Park.
Autograph letter signed, Oct 19, 1864, 4½" x 8", two pages in pencil; Sheridan's report to General Grant detailing his role in the victory over enemy forces, describing how he "took the affair in hand", and touting the bravery of his officers and men, in part,
"having been driven back 4 miles. I here took the affair in hand & quickly united the corps & formed a compact line of battle just in time to repel and attack of the enemy, which was handsomely done at about 1 PM…Affairs at times looked badly but by the gallantry of my brave officers & men disaster has been converted into a splendid victory".
Letter with some edge wear, a couple of small, minor holes and a sealed 2" tear at the lower left of the second page, not affecting the signature, Very Good. Professionally framed in two 9¼" x 16" frames mounted side-by-side on sliding tracks on a 48" x 26" display frame flanked by relevant Sheridan collateral including a colored reproduction of a battle map of the Battle of Cedar Creek Va.; when the two smaller frames are slid apart they reveal a transcription of the letter.
Estimate $5,000 - 7,500
Expertization: Kenneth Laurence COA.
In the summer of 1864, the Confederate Army, under the leadership of General Jubal Early, was threatening the Federal captital. It was at this time that General Sheridan took command of the Army of the Shenandoah and defeated Early and his troops.
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