The general's signature in the mount's lower margin above the studio's imprinted credit reading, "C. M. Bell Washington, D. C."; the card's verso carries the photographer's backmark and a 20th century dealer's pencil notation.

Philip Sheridan is shown here at the apex of a military career marked by his relentless prosecution of the Federal Government's enemies, be they Virginia Confederates or Plains Indians.

Light age toning, Sheridan's inscription remains dark and bold; overall fine condition.