Papers, 1898-1935.

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Papers, 1898-1935.

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The collection includes handwritten and typed drafts of Wilson's reminiscences of the Spanish-American War; a handwritten manuscript regarding a military operation from Fort McKinney, "History of the Salt Creek Expedition of 1894"; three hand drawn maps (1898, 1935) related to the Battle of El Caney; and miscellaneous materials related to his Spanish-American War service.

.25 cubic ft. (1 box)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 8th

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Wilson, Richard Henry

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Richard H. Wilson (d. 1937) was an army officer who served with the U.S. Eighth Infantry. He was probably stationed at Fort McKinney, Wyoming, before it closed in 1894. In 1895, he was posted to the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming, where he served as Indian agent. In 1898, with the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, he was recalled to regular army service and saw action in Cuba. From the description of Papers, 1898-1935. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). ...