Papers of J. E. McCabe [manuscript] 1902-22.

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Papers of J. E. McCabe [manuscript] 1902-22.

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Recollections by McCabe of his role as scout for Philip H. Sheridan and member of the 17th Pennsylvania Cavalary during the winter 1864-65. Letter, 1909 Nov. 30, to William A. Beymer of Harper's Magazine, taking issue with an article by Henry H. Younge who also served with Sheridan. Recollections of a reunion of 4 remaining scouts in 1909.

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Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888

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Sheridan claimed he was born in Albany in the State of New York, the third child of six of John and Mary Meenagh Sheridan, Irish Catholic immigrants from the parish of Killinkere in County Cavan, Ireland. He grew up in Somerset, Ohio. Fully grown, he reached only 165 cm (5 feet 5 inches) tall, a stature that led to the nickname, "Little Phil." Abraham Lincoln described his appearance in a famous anecdote: "A brown, chunky little chap, with a long body, short legs, not enough neck to hang him, an...

McCabe, Joseph E., d1962.

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Beymer, William A.,

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Bonnage, Robert.

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McCabe, Joseph E., d. 1922.

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United States. Army. Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 17th (1861-1865)

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Younge, Henry H.

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