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in all similar previous attacks, but this time
they were without effect and despite all that
could be done the general gradually sank into
condition OF complete INCONSISTENCIES and
at 10 20 breathed his last
Mrs. Sheridan, the sisters Madam and JUS
tinian, and the faithful body servant were nc
his bedside throughout his dying hour. No
arrangement has yet been determined upon
In regard to the time or place OF the generals
burial.
The Illness which has resulted In Gen.
Sheridan's death commenced on May 10, Inn
mcdiately after his return from tour Of
inspection out west. He complained Of
Telling unwcll and worn out, but came
down TO the office each day for about week.
ltc WAS thtn forced 90 remain In doors, and
Tuesday, March -, he had severe attack OF
heart failure, which greatly alnmed his
family and PHYSICIANS. on account OF the
effect IL was feared the news would have on
the generals mother, who was aged and in
III health, an endcayor was made 10 keep the
more alarming phases Of his illness from the
publ C, and IL was not until the end OF that
week that the physicians admitted the true
character OF the disease. On Friday, MAY
~, he had several attacks OF heart failure
aud these increased in violence with each
stlcct cling attack. Several timls during
his Illness it seemed a. IL life had become cx-
tinct, but by the adoption Of radical measures
the action OF the heart was stimulated and
he was brought round again. His heart nc
one time ceased TO beat for few seconds but
the extraordinary watchfulness and care OF
the attending physicians brought him back
TO consciousness again. New complications
set in and hope was wel-nlgh abandoned
several times, only 10 be renewed by tho
great vitality and determination shown by
the stricken soldier. The history OF these re-
lapses and rccoyeries Is familiar 70 the read
ers OF the daily press.
With The approach OF warm weather x was
decided by the physicians that the patient
must be removed, as he would he utterly tn-
iblc IN his weakened state 10 Withstand
period OF prolonged heat. Accordingly on
Saturday. June 80, ne was, after several de-
lays, placed on board the United States
steamer Swatara and taken TO Nonquitt Mas.
which place he reached after several stops
caused by occurrences OF the heart trouble.
The general had made his will and all
preparations for death, and was ready 10
face H. though resolutely determined that
life should not be gwen up without severe
struggle on his part. He leaves wife. the
daughter OF Gen. Rucker, and four small
children three girls and one boy.
General Philip Henry sheridan was born
In Somerset, Ohio, on March ., 1871, After
graduating from the Military Academy at
West Point he served In frontier warfare for
several years. A the beginning OF the civil
war lac was appointed Quartermaster OF the
army OF Southwestern Missouri and In May.
1862. was appointed colonel Of Michigan
commissioned brigadicr general OF volunteers
and after brief period was put in command
of the Eleventh Division OF the Army OF
Ohio lie commanded division Ia the Army
Of the Cumberland, and at the battle or
stone River, Dee. 81, 1862, saved the
army from rout by his stubborn resistance.
For his conduct on this occasion he was
made Major General OF Volunteers. In 1864
General Grant called him 10 the Army Of the
Potomac, and no was given command OF the
cavalry corps. lie signally distinguished
himself during the months OF May, June and
July OF 1864 In eighteen successful engage
mrllts. ON March 4 he was placed I'm con-
mand OF the Army OF tho Shenandoah and
soon after of the middle military division,
where he gained several Successes over Early,
and Ia November was made Major General. At
cts Point he joined Grants army and from
there started March -, 1865. 10 strike the
final blow for the overthrow ofGencral Lees
army. He fought tho battle OF Dnwiddc
Court House and that "a Five Forks, COM
pclliDg Lee 10 cynvuate Richmond and
Petersburg April 4, and as the army OF
Northern Virginia fed ne attacked and
harrnsscd them, compelling them 10 sur
render at AppOmattox Court House,
April ., 1860. On June . OF that
year he was assigned 10 the command
OF the Southwest and on june ~ to
organization OF the military districts
and departments he was assigned 10 the De-
parimcnt OF the Gulf Aug, Is 1885, and In
March, 1857, 10 the Fifth Military District.
Incurring tho dlspleasure OF President john
son, ho was transferred sept. II 10 the de-
parimcnt OF Missouri, where no continued
until March, 1860. and then, by the promotion
of sherman ho became Lieuicnant-ticnenl
and assumed command OF Western and
southwestern military divisions. with his
headquarters ~ Chicago. ON The retirement
OF General sherman. February, 1884. he sue
cccded 10 the command of the army With
headquarters az Washington.