William S. McCaskey papers, 1876-1972, undated.

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William S. McCaskey papers, 1876-1972, undated.

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Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, newspapers (photocopy), biographical sketch. Contains information pertaining to the following war: Late Indian War. Contains information pertaining to the following military unit: 7th Cavalry Regiment. General description of the collection: The William S. McCaskey papers include photocopies of a biographical sketch taken from the Biographical Annuals of Lancaster County Pennsylvania (1876). Letter from Libbie B. Custer.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7586537

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McCaskey, William S.

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