Makers of the world's history and their grand achievements . In 1883 General Sherman retired, leaving Sheridan hissuccessor as general-in-chief of the United States Army. The last yearsof General Sheridan were very quiet. In May, 1888, he contracted theillness which proved fatal to him a few weeks later. Like all the eminent generals of our late war, he has left behind himin his personal memoirs the record of his distinguished services to hiscountry. His courage was indomitable, and from the very jaws of defeathe frequently sprang to victory. Faithful and trustworthy in the perform-ance of dut
Makers of the world's history and their grand achievements . In 1883 General Sherman retired, leaving Sheridan hissuccessor as general-in-chief of the United States Army. The last yearsof General Sheridan were very quiet. In May, 1888, he contracted theillness which proved fatal to him a few weeks later. Like all the eminent generals of our late war, he has left behind himin his personal memoirs the record of his distinguished services to hiscountry. His courage was indomitable, and from the very jaws of defeathe frequently sprang to victory. Faithful and trustworthy in the perform-ance of duty assigned him, he was far more than this. His unflinchingbravery in moments of utmost danger, his brilliant and daring leadership,and his rare military skill—which at times seemed almost inspiration—entitle him to the highest place in the admiration and esteem of his
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