PAPERS OF BRIG. GEN. DAVID L. BRAINARD. 1854 - 1938. Brainard Collection of the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition

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PAPERS OF BRIG. GEN. DAVID L. BRAINARD. 1854 - 1938. Brainard Collection of the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition

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Brainard, David L. (David Legge), 1856-1946

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David Legge Brainard was born in Norway, New York, on December 21, 1856. Serving as a private in Troop L, First Cavalry, U.S. Army, Brainard was stationed at Fort Ellis, Montana Territory. Brainard was wounded at Muddy Creek, Montana, on May 5, 1877, by Sioux Indians. He also was with General Sherman in Yellowstone Park during the pursuit of Chief Joseph and his band of Nez Perce' Indians in August 1877. Charles A. Rasmusson was born in Demark, Jan. 17, 1876, and was bro...