[ Autographs ] Philp H. Sheridan 1831-1888 Union major general of cavalry and famous Indian fighter. Sheridan's fighting prowess was evident throughout the war, from Booneville to Chickamauga and the elimination of J.E.B. Stuart at Yellow Tavern. Good content A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Chicago, Feb. 2, 1883 to former major general and Medal ofHonor winner Manning F. Force 1824-1899 In part: "...I beg your pardon a thousand times for the delay in answering your invitation...I can't see how it escaped me. I cannot go over to the meeting of theCommandry, at Cincinnati as I have long ago accepted for the [WilliamT] Sherman [birthday] dinner on Feb. 8th. Strong & Loomis are both absent. Wishing a happy occasion..." Sherman would die just two weeksafter his birthday celebration. Fine.