Frederick William Benteen papers, 1833-1951 (bulk 1871-1896).

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Frederick William Benteen papers, 1833-1951 (bulk 1871-1896).

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The collection consists of papers of Frederick William Benteen from 1833-1951. The collection contains a variety of material mainly relating to Benteen's service in the 7th U.S. Cavalry while serving out west and in particular, his involvement in the Battle of Little Big Horn. Includes correspondence (1871-1888) from Benteen in the Montana territory, Kansas, and Nebraska, to his wife, Catherine L. Benteen; a map drawn by Benteen of the Little Big Horn battlefield; some official military documents including the draft and revised draft (July 4, 1876) of Major Marcus A. Reno regarding George A. Custer and the Battle of Little Big Horn; and numerous photographs of members of the 7th Cavalry, military groups and locations, including Ft. Dodge, Kansas (1868-1869), Indian leaders, and several of the Benteen family.

3 linear ft.

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7402681

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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

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Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876

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Brininstool, E.A. (Earl Alonzo), 1870-1957

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Reno, Marcus A. (Marcus Albert), 1835-1889

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United States. Army. Missouri Cavalry Regiment, 10th.

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Benteen, Catherine, 1836-1906

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Goldin, Theodore W.

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Benteen, Frederick William, 1834-1898

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Frederick William Benteen (1834-1898), soldier in Company H of the 7th U.S. Cavalry, fought in the west during the Indian Wars, married Catherine L. Norman (1838-1906). From the description of Frederick William Benteen papers, 1833-1951 (bulk 1871-1896). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38475729 Benteen was an officer in the United States cavalry during the Civil War and the Indian campaigns in the American West. From the description of Letters, 1876. (Unknown). Wo...