The William Earl Smith papers, 1878-1980, (bulk 1878-1880).

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The William Earl Smith papers, 1878-1980, (bulk 1878-1880).

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Contains photocopies of: diaries, edited and typed, describing military life at forts Sill, Clark, Duncan, Richardson and McIntosh (1878); correspondence of Sherry L. Smith, Williams's grand daughter (1980); map showing his whereabouts in 1878; court-martial proceedings (1879-1880).

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