The 1896 caption reads: "Facsimile of the Autograph Telegram from General Sheridan to Secretary of War announcing the Great Fire at Chicago—in collection of CF Gunther.” The Great Chicago Fire was a conflagration that burned in the American city of Chicago during October 8–10, 1871.


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