United States. Army. Cavalry Regiment, 7th

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Dates:
Active 1862
Active 1894
Americans

History notes:

Led by George Armstrong Custer, the Seventh Cavalry surprised an encampment of Cheyenne near present-day Cheyenne, Okla., on Nov. 27, 1868.

Known as the Battle of Washita, the conflict resulted in few cavalry casualties; among them was Capt. Louis M. Hamilton, who was killed as the attack commenced.

From the description of A meeting of the officers of the Seventh U.S. Cavalry was held ... to take into consideration the untimely death of Captain Louis M. Hamilton ... who was killed in the battle of Washita ... : Canadian River, Indian Territory : resolution, 1868 Dec. 4. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 36758936

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Subjects:

  • Cheyenne Indians
  • Indians of North America
  • Manuscripts, American
  • Washita Campaign, 1868-1869

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Places:

  • Oklahoma--Fort Supply (as recorded)

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