Sheridan at the Reins

The sources listed below are not all directly referenced or quoted but were examined in the creation of this project. This is not a comprehensive list of all the works related to the cavalry, Sheridan, or the American West.

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Forbes, Edwin. Union Cavalry capture Confederate guns at Culpeper. 1863. Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 17, no. 418 (1863 Oct. 3), p 25.

Waud, Alfred Rudolph. Sheridan's Army Following Early up the Valley of the Shenandoah. August 1864. Harpers Weekly , October 22, 1864, 681.

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Custer, George Armstrong.My life on the Plains. Or, Personal experiences with Indians. (New York: Sheldon and Company, 1874.)

General George Crook His Autobiography. Edited by Martin F. Schmitt. (Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1946.)

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Sheridan, Phillip Henry. Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan: General United States Army. Volumes I & II. (New York: Charles L Webester & Company, 1888.)

_______, and Michael V. Sheridan. Personal Memoirs of Philip Henry Sheridan, General, United States Army: New and Enlarged Edition, with an Account of His Life from 1971 to His Death, in 1888.2 vols. (New York: D. Appleton and Co., 1904).

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Army & Navy Journal Articles

“AMERICAN CAVALRY.” Army & Navy Journal (September 2, 1865), 18-19.

Brackett. “THE CAVALRY ARM: [From Col. Brackett’s History of the United States Cavalry.]” Army & Navy Journal (September 9, 1865), 43.

Campbell, Robert. John v. Farwell. John D. Lang “CIVILIZING THE INDIAN: Report of the Committee of the Indian Board Who Attended the Council at Ockmulgee.” Army & Navy Journal (January 7, 1871.), 331.

“CAVALRY AND THE MANAGEMENT OF THE HORSE.” Army & Navy Journal (September 24, 1864), 68-69.

“CAVALRY TACTICS.” Army & Navy Journal (January 15, 1870), 339.

Editor of the Army and Navy Journal. “HINTS TO CAVALRY OFFICERS.” Army & Navy Journal (April 22,1865), 549.

“FORT PHIL KEARNY MASSACRE.” Army & Navy Journal (August 24, 1872), 21. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

“THE FUTURE OF THE CAVALRY. (From the London Army and Navy Gazette.).” Army & Navy Journal (January 18, 1873), 359. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

“GENERAL SHERIDAN AND THE CAVALRY.” Army & Navy Journal (November 24, 1866), 217. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

Guidon, Editor of the Army and Navy Journal. “NEW CAVALRY TACTICS.” Army & Navy Journal (November 11, 1871), 203. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

“HOW THE WARM SPRING INDIANS FIGHT. (Correspondence of the Sacramento Record.)” Army & Navy Journal (May 31, 1873), 670-671. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

“IMPROVEMENT IN CAVALRY ACCOUTREMENTS.” Army & Navy Journal , (December 5, 1863), 229. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 4 Publications.

“INCREASE THE CAVALRY.” Army & Navy Journal (January 9, 1864), 312-313. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 4 Publications.

“INDIAN ABILITY AND INDIAN SKILL.” Army & Navy Journal (March 9, 1867), 466. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

“THE INDIAN WAR.” Army & Navy Journal (November 7, 1868), 186. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

“THE INDIAN WAR. [From the Chicago Tribune.]” Army & Navy Journal (February 19, 1870), 423. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

“THE INDIAN WINTER CAMPAIGN.” Army & Navy Journal (November 4, 1876), 198. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

“THE NEED OF A CAVALRY SCHOOL.” Army & Navy Journal (April 9, 1870), 530. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

“THE NEW INDIAN WAR.” Army & Navy Journal (August 29, 1868), 24. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

Parnell, W.R. “INSTRUCTION FOR CAVALRY RECRUITS.” Army & Navy Journal (May 8, 1869), 599. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

Phocian. “HISTORY OF THE FIRST UNITED STATES CAVALRY. (Continued.)” Army & Navy Journal (November 17, 1866), 206. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

“THE PIEGAN FIGHT. HELENA, MONTANA, March 6, 1870.” Army & Navy Journal (March 26, 1870), 502. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

“THE REMOVAL OF GENERAL SHERIDAN. CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL GRANT.” Army & Navy Journal (August 31, 1867), 31. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

“REORGANIZATION OF THE CAVALRY.” Army & Navy Journal (December 30, 1865), 296. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 4 Publications.

“REPORT OF LIEUTENANT-GENERAL SHERIDAN.” Army & Navy Journal (December 11, 1869), 256-257. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

Sheridan, P.H. “THE INDIAN WAR. Report of Major-General Sheridan. H'DQ'RS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, IN THE FIELD, FORT HAYS, Nov. 15, 1868.” Army & Navy Journal (December 5, 1868), 246-247. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

Sheridan, Phil. John Rawlins. “OPERATIONS OF THE CAVALRY: Report of Major-General Sheridan.” Army & Navy Journal (June 17, 1865), 979-977. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 4 Publications.

“SHERIDAN’S CAVALRY.” Army & Navy Journal (May 21, 1864.), 643. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 4 Publications.

“SHERIDAN’S PERCULIARITY. (From the Ohio State Journal.)” Army & Navy Journal (March 12, 1870), 470. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

Sherman, William T.“THE INDIAN QUESTION: General Sherman’s Opinion.” Army & Navy Journal (April 26,1873), 596-587. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

Soldat. “GENERAL SULLY’S INDIAN EXPEDITION. IN THE FIELD, INDIAN TERRITORY, Nov. 22, 1869.” Army & Navy Journal (January 2, 1869), 310. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

“A SOUTHERN VIEW OF CAVALRY RAIDS.” Army & Navy Journal (July 23, 1864), 791. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 4 Publications.

“THE WANT OF REGULAR INDIAN FIGHTERS. (From the San Francisco Bulletin.)” Army & Navy Journal (May 31, 1873), 670. American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection - Series 5 Publications.

Newspapers, 1868-1877

“American Reds.” The New York Herald , (September 8, 1872. ) Chronicling America: The New York Herald. (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920.

“THE BATTLE BETWEEN THE FORT ELLIS BATTALION AND THE SIOUX. The most Brilliant Victory of the Campaign. Full Particulars of the Engagement.” Helena Weekly Herald , (June 7, 1877.) Chronicling America: Helena Weekly Herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900 .

“The Black Hills.” Chicago Daily Tribune , (August 10, 1875). Chronicling America: Chicago daily tribune. (Chicago, Ill.) 1872-1963.

“THE CAMPAIGN. [Specials to Courier.]” Bozeman Avant Courier , (June 28, 1877.) Chronicling America: Bozeman Avant Courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882 .

“General Mackenzie’s Fight: PREPARING FOR BATTLE.” The New York Herald , (December 11, 1876.) Chronicling America: The New York Herald. (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920.

“The Idaho Indian War.” : Rocky Mountain husbandman , (July 26, 1877.) Chronicling America: Rocky Mountain husbandman. (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943 .

“Indian Affairs.” The Cairo Bulletin , (April 23, 1873.) Chronicling America :The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878.

“An Indian Fight: Details of the Fierce Cavalry Fight in Dull Knife’s Village.” The Abbeville Press and Banner , (January 3, 1877.) Chronicling America: The Abbeville Press and Banner. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924 .

“Indian Outrages in Texas.” The Charleston Daily News , (July 27, 1870.) Chronicling America: The Charleston Daily News. (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873 .

“The Indian Ring.” The Benton record , (August 28, 1875.) Chronicling America: The Benton record. (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879 .

“THE INDIAN WAR. Our Recent Victory Over the Indians.” The New York Herald , (December 8, 1868.) Chronicling America: The New York Herald. (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920.

“THE INDIAN WAR. Preparations for an Active Campaign Against the Hostile Tribes..” The New York Herald , (September 13, 1874.) Chronicling America: The New York Herald. (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920.

“Indian Warfare. ” Chicago Tribune , ( August 31, 1872.) Chronicling America: Chicago tribune. (Chicago, Ill.) 1864-1872.

“Indian Warfare.” The Orangeburg News , (May 1, 1875.) Chronicling America: The Orangeburg News. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875.

“The Indians.” Chicago Tribune , (May 19, 1870.) Chronicling America: Chicago tribune. (Chicago, Ill.) 1864-1872.

“The Indians.” Chicago Daily Tribune , (July 13, 1876.) Chronicling America: Chicago daily tribune. (Chicago, Ill.) 1872-1963.

“The Indians.” Chicago Daily Tribune , (August 15, 1876). Chronicling America: Chicago daily tribune. (Chicago, Ill.) 1872-1963.

“The Indians.” Chicago Tribune (October 12, 1868.) Chronicling America: Chicago tribune. (Chicago, Ill.) 1864-1872.

“The Indians. Official Correspondence Concerning: the Kansas Pacific Railroad Line.” Chicago Tribune , (May 28, 1870.) Chronicling America: Chicago tribune. (Chicago, Ill.) 1864-1872.

“The Indians: Recent Operations Against the Murderous Modocs.” Chicago Daily Tribune , (April 23, 1873). Chronicling America: Chicago daily tribune. (Chicago, Ill.) 1872-1963.

“The Indians: Reports of Late Outrages In Texas and Wyoming Territory.” Chicago Daily Tribune , (July 12, 1874). Chronicling America: Chicago daily tribune. (Chicago, Ill.) 1872-1963.

“Joseph Surrenders: Miles and His Brave Men Crowned with Victory. ” Chicago Daily Tribune , (October 13, 1877). Chronicling America: Chicago daily tribune. (Chicago, Ill.) 1872-1963.

“McKenzie’s Victory.” Chicago Daily Tribune , (December 3, 1876.) Chronicling America: Chicago daily tribune. (Chicago, Ill.) 1872-1963.

“Miles’ Battle.” Helena Weekly Herald , (October 11, 1877.) Chronicling America: Helena Weekly Herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900 .

“Military: The United States Army In The West: Staff of Department Commanders: Motions of Troops.” Chicago Tribune , (August 16, 1869.) Chronicling America: Chicago tribune. (Chicago, Ill.) 1864-1872.

“The Modoc Victory: Full Account of the Battle of the Lava Beds.” The New York Herald , (February 24, 1873.) Chronicling America: The New York Herald. (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920.

“The Modoc War.” Chicago Daily Tribune , (December 21, 1872.) Chronicling America: Chicago daily tribune. (Chicago, Ill.) 1872-1963.

“The Modoc War.” Edgefield Advertiser , (April 24, 1873.) Chronicling America: Edgefield Advertiser. (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current .

“The Nature of the Battle Ground.” Yorkville Enquirer , (July 13, 1876.) Chronicling America: Yorkville Enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006 .

“News From the Front.”, The New North West , (August 25, 1876.) Chronicling America: The new North-west. (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897 .

“New Orleans April 11.” The Daily Phoenix , (April 13, 1875.) Chronicling America: The Daily Phoenix.(Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878.

“Omaha.” The Daily Phoenix , (March 26, 1875.) Chronicling America: The Daily Phoenix. (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878 .

“On The March.” The New North West, (August 18, 1876.) Chronicling America: The new North-west. (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897 .

“OUR INDIANS. The Northern Sioux in Wholesome Dread of Custer.” The New York Herald , ( August 24, 1874.) Chronicling America: The New York Herald. (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920.

“The Red Enemy.” The New York Herald , (May 14, 1873.) Chronicling America: The New York Herald. (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920.

“Second Cavalry [From the Chicago Tribune].” Helena Weekly Herald , (September 20, 1877.) Chronicling America: Helena Weekly Herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900 .

“THE SIOUX WAR. A General Movement of Troops from the Indian Territory to the Sioux Country.” The New York Herald , (August 6, 1876.) Chronicling America: The New York Herald. (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920.

“Snake Creek Battle.” The Benton record , (October 12, 1877.) Chronicling America: The Benton record. (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879 .

“TECHMSEH'S TRIP. General Sherman's Letters to Secretary McCrary Describing His Tour. The Valley of the Yellowstone as a Farming and Cattle Raising Region. Military Occupation of the Sioux Country.” Helena Weekly Herald , (October 25, 1877.) Chronicling America: Helena Weekly Herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900 .

“TELEGRAMS,REPORTED SPECIALLY FOR THE HERALD BY WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. General Sheridan's Annual Report.” Helena Weekly Herald , (November 22, 1877.) Chronicling America: Helena Weekly Herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900 .

“TERRIBLE MASSACRE IN TEXAS. ATTACK ON WAGON TRAIN.” The Daily Phoenix , (May 22, 1872.) Chronicling America: The Daily Phoenix. (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878 .

“THE TERRIBLE SIOUX. Further Interesting Details from the Scene of the Disaster.” The New York Herald , (July 11, 1876.) Chronicling America: The New York Herald. (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920.

“THE TURBULENT INDIANS.” The New York Herald , (July 10, 1874.) Chronicling America: The New York Herald. (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920.

“VICTORY. Surrender of Hot Creeks and Modocs to General Davis..” The New York Herald , (May 24, 1873.) Chronicling America: The New York Herald. (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920.

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