In 1888 W. Duke, Sons & Co. issued 50 cigarette card booklets entitled "A Short History Of" and the name of a Civil War general or admiral. This book has the front and back covers from the 50 "A Short History Of" Cigarette card booklets and a sample booklet for General Sheridan.
GENERALS OF THE LATE CIVIL WAR is a 25 cigarette card set issued in 1890 by H. Ellis & Co., Baltimore, Maryland.