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Gen Sheridan relics and story of his war horse and sword
Special correspondence from Wassixne Grox describes Gen. Phil Sheridan’s Washington home on Rhode Island Avenue and its relics. The meerschaum pipe used at West Point, a prized service sword bearing battle names, a horse named Black Hawk, and other mementos illustrate Sheridan’s military life and personal side. The piece covers his memoirs project, residence, and anecdotes about his favorite ride from Winchester to Cedar Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wassixne Grox
Gen. Sheridan
Sheridan
Rhode Island Avenue
West Point
Chickamauga
Bberidan
WAR Department
Winchester
Washington City
Europe
America
Little Phil
Arizona
Gen Sheridan
Tim
Kelly
New York
Fifth Avenue
Washington
Sherman
Bismarck
Kaiser Wilhelm
Loss
Emeters
New Orleans
Col Campbell
Second
Michigan Cavalry
Mississippi
Kentucky
Tennessee
Army of the Potomac
Cedar Creek
Henry C. Greiner
Ohio
Greiner
John Sheri
Phil
Capt. Greiner
Mr. Sheridan
Donn Pratt
Cincinnati
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Pratt
Hawthorne
Doxn Platt
Traco-Cheek
Washington Capital
Donn Pi