Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896) [Vingette portrait of Major Gen. Sheridan]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0059 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 salt print ; 20.8 x 25.1 cm. Order a Copy
A copy of a photographic portrait of Philip Henry Sheridan. A bust showing shoulder and head, Sheridan is wearing the uniform of a Union Army General Officer and his rank is shown as Major General (two stars on shoulder straps). Philip Henry Sheridan was promoted from brigadier to major general following his performance in the battles of Perryville [October 8th, 1862] and Stones River [December 31st, 1862 to January 2nd, 1863]. Promoted to Liutenant General on March 4th, 1869.
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