War-time CDV photograph of General Philip Sheridan

This is another nice item being offered, it is a CDV war-time photograph of General Philip H. Sheridan. It is the typical size of 2 ½” x 4” (no backmark).

Philip Henry Sheridan (1831-88) was an aggressive Union general during the Civil War. He demonstrated his capacity for command during assignments on the U.S. frontier and in early Civil War operations. When General Ulysses S. Grant assumed command of all Union armies in early 1864, he chose Sheridan as his new cavalry commander.

Sheridan’s successful Shenandoah Valley Campaign in 1864 crushed Confederate General Jubal Early’s cavalry while destroying much of the South’s food supply. Sheridan was instrumental in General Robert E. Lee’s withdrawal from Petersburg, Virginia, after which Lee would soon surrender to Grant in April 1865 and effectively end the war.

This image is very clear with Sheridan in uniform with his epaulettes clearly showing two stars. There are no creases or cut corners on the card. (Free shipping)