LIEUTENANT-GENERAL P. H. SHERIDAN.
Headquarters Army of the United States,
Washington, D. C., January 7, 1887.
Col. William F. Cody was a scout and served in my command on the Western frontier for many years. He was always ready for duty, and was a cool, brave man, with unimpeachable character. I take pleasure in commending him for the many services he has rendered to the army, whose respect he enjoys for his manly qualities.
P. H. Sheridan, Lieutenant-General.
BREVET-MAJOR-GENERAL JAMES B. FRY.
New York, December 28, 1886.
Col. William F. Cody.
Dear Sir: Recalling the many facts that came to me while I was adjutant-general of the Division of the Missouri under General Sheridan, bearing upon your efficiency, fidelity, and daring as a guide and scout over the country west of the Missouri River and east of the Rocky Mountains, I take pleasure in observing your success in depicting in the East the early life of the West.