Autograph manuscript daily journal, Nov. 7, 1874-Apr. 23, 1875.

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Autograph manuscript daily journal, Nov. 7, 1874-Apr. 23, 1875.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122354216

The journal, written in pencil and ink, records the United States Army campaigns during the Red River war on the Southern Plains. 85 of the 94 pages contain text, and the endpapers have notes and miscellaneous accounting written on them. In addition to documenting the activities and marches of the 6th cavalry, of which West was a member, the journal also records the activities of military operations of other divisions involved in the Red River War. Detailed sketches in the journal document their daily marches, and the activities and orders of General Nelson Miles, Philip Henry Sheridan, and Ranald Slidell Mackenzie are mentioned. He describes the landscape and the animals he sees, including buffalo, antelope, and turkey. Some entries make note of passing Mexican mule teams or wagon trains.

1 volume.94 pages.17 cm.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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SNAC Resource ID: 6687825

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West, Frank, fl. 1868-1903.

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