Phillip H. Sheridan letter
Collection — Box: 79
Identifier: MS-SC1377
Scope and Contents
Official copy of a letter to Gen. U.S. Grant discussing the situation of the French in Mexico. Refers to "energetic action on the part of the Imperialists", his mistrust of Louis Napoleon, attitudes of the south and the Catholic Church towards Maximilian and the "liberals" in Tamaulipas. Letter to John C. Smith in Springfield, Ill. re: intention of accommodating his request.
Dates
- Created: May 7, 1866 and June 24, 1884
Creator
- Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888 (Person)
Biographical / Historical
General in the Army of the United States during and after the Civil War.
Extent
1 folder (1 folder : .5 linear inches (.042 linear feet)) : 2 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888 (Person)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collection Repository
Contact:
112 North Sixth Street
Springfield IL 62701 US
(217) 558-8923
christopher.schnell@illinois.gov
112 North Sixth Street
Springfield IL 62701 US
(217) 558-8923
christopher.schnell@illinois.gov