# General Philip Sheridan — Leaves of Grass character guide

> General Philip Sheridan in Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sheridan

**First appearance:** 0047-song-of-myself

## Who they are

Union general in the Civil War, referenced as a military hero.

## Relationships

### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/characters/narrator)

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General Philip Sheridan is a historical military figure the narrator addresses with admiration for his decisive action.

### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/characters/narrator)

_professional_

General Philip Sheridan is a historical military figure the narrator addresses with admiration for his decisive action.

## In the story

### [Ethiopia Saluting the Colors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/ethiopia-saluting-the-colors)

Mentioned as 'doughty Sherman,' the commander of the march through the Carolinas.

### [Interpolation Sounds](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/interpolation-sounds)

The deceased general being buried with full military and religious honors.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/endnotes)

Whitman adds his tribute to Sheridan, praising his military talents and bright place in history.

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