Papers, 1873-1890.

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Papers, 1873-1890.

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Consists of letters and transcripts from Wallace to his family describing military duty in Tennessee, preparations for the 1874 Black Hills Expedition, and the Ghost Dance Movement.

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State Historical Society of North Dakota State Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6937657

State Historical Society of North Dakota State Archives

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Black Hills Expedition (1874)

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The Black Hills Expedition (1874) was led by Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer through modern day North and South Dakota. The U.S. government had instructed Custer to undertake the expedition with the objective of finding a suitable location for a new military fort. Commands were also given to explore the possibility of gold being present in the area, and to seek a new route to the south. Departing on July 2, 1874, George Custer lead the Seventh Cavalry and an expeditionary force totali...

Wallace, George D., 1849-1890

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Captain, 7th U.S. Cavalry. From the description of Papers, 1873-1890. (State Historical Society of North Dakota State Archives). WorldCat record id: 18089774 ...