Godfrey papers, 1896-1898.

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Godfrey papers, 1896-1898.

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Thirty-two letters from Edward Godfrey, Sr. to his son, written while the father was stationed at Fort Apache, Ariz. and Fort Duchesne, Utah and the son was attending West Point. The letters give advice on the moral code and discipline required of an officer, and tell of military life at Fort Apache, gossip about the fort's officers, and confrontations with the Zuni Indians.

.25 linear ft. (1 box).

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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