Charles Reynolds and Alexander Brown diary, 1876.

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Charles Reynolds and Alexander Brown diary, 1876.

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A diary kept by Charles Reynolds (May 17-June 22, 1876) and Alexander Brown (July 1-September 13, 1876) as members of the Seventh U.S. Cavalry during the Big Horn Expedition. Accompanied by typed transcriptions and microfiche.

0.25 cubic feet (2 folders including 1 volume) and 3 microfiches.

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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SNAC Resource ID: 6790529

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United States. Army. Cavalry Regiment, 7th (1866-present)

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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. Hamil...

Gooding, Walter C.

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Brown, Alexander, active 1853-1854

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Reynolds, Charles Alexander, 1844-1876.

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Charles Alexander "Lonesome Charley" Reynolds likely was born March 20, 1844, in Warren County, Illinois. Conflicting accounts, however, also list his birth date as 1841 or 1842 and his birth site as Stephensburg, Elizabeth, or Warren County, all in Kentucky. In 1859 his family moved to Pardee, Atchison County, Kansas. Shortly thereafter Reynolds left his family and moved farther west, where he developed skills as a hunter, trapper, and scout. He returned to Kansas in 18...