Diary, 1876-1877.

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Diary, 1876-1877.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122497108

Handwritten record of McGillycuddy's duties as a surgeon with General George Crook during the Big Horn and Yellowstone Expedition of 1876, including an description of the Battle of Slim Buttes, September 9, 1876 and the death of the Sioux chief, American Horse. The diary continues, beginning December 14, 1876 in the hand of McGillycuddy's wife, Fanny, and describes garrison life at Camp Robinson, Nebraska.

1 vol. (35 p.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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McGillycuddy, Valentine, 1849-1939

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Dr. Valentine Trant O'Connell McGillycuddy was an United States army doctor. From the description of Northwest Boundary Survey diary, 1874-1876. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702126639 Dr. Valentine Trant O'Connell McGillycuddy was a doctor with the United States Army in 1876-77. From the description of Army expedition notebook, 1876-1877. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702126632 Medical doctor. From the description of Diary, 1876-1877. (Unk...

American Horse, d. 1875.

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Crook, George, 1829-1890

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Crook was born to Thomas and Elizabeth Matthews Crook on a farm near Taylorsville, Montgomery County, Ohio (near Dayton). Nominated to the United States Military Academy by Congressman Robert Schenck, he graduated in 1852, ranking near the bottom of his class. He was assigned to the 4th U.S. infantry as brevet second lieutenant, serving in California, 1852–61. He served in Oregon and northern California, alternately protecting or fighting against several Native American tribes. He commanded t...

McGillycuddy, Fanny.

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