King Philip (horse)

King Philip was reported to be the favorite horse of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest during the American Civil War.

King Philip in The Guns of the South
King Philip was a favorite horse of Cavalry General Nathan Bedford Forrest during the Second American Revolution. As late as 1867, King Philip could still carry Forrest. After his loss in that year's November election, Forrest rode King Philip in to Arlington House to congratulate the winner, Robert E. Lee.