Autograph letter signed ("Phil. H. Sheridan, Maj. Genl."), to L.J. Cist. New Orleans, LA, 29 June 1867. 3 pages, 7 7/8 x 10 in., folds, light edge wear. On Headquarters Fifth Military District letterhead. Sheridan writes to Lewis Jacob Cist, noted collector of autographs, providing a list of his various military appointments from 1853-1864, specifying his rank, regiment, and date of appointment. The final appointment listed is "Major General Regular Army Nov. 8th 1864." 

[With:] Autograph note signed on third page of same letter ("P.H. Sheridan, Lieut. General"), to L.J. Cist. Cincinnati, OH, 7 April 1887. Sheridan provides details about his appointment as "Lieut. Genl. Regular Army March 4th 1869." 

[Also with:] HALL, H.B., engraver. Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan. 7 x 9 1/4 in. engraving mounted to a blue paper bifolium with newspaper clippings about the subject affixed to interior pages.