Henry Mechling papers, 1921.

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Henry Mechling papers, 1921.

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Contains the following type of materials: letter. Contains information pertaining to the following war and time period: Indian Wars, 1865-1891. Contains information pertaining to the following military unit: 7th United States (U.S.) Cavalry Regiment. General description of the collection: The Henry Mechling papers include a photocopy of a letter from Mechling to James Braddock, reminiscing on service with Benteen's battalion at the Battle of Little Big Horn, 16 July 1921.

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

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Led by George Armstrong Custer, the Seventh Cavalry surprised an encampment of Cheyenne near present-day Cheyenne, Okla., on Nov. 27, 1868. Known as the Battle of Washita, the conflict resulted in few cavalry casualties; among them was Capt. Louis M. Hamilton, who was killed as the attack commenced. From the description of A meeting of the officers of the Seventh U.S. Cavalry was held ... to take into consideration the untimely death of Captain Louis M. Hamil...

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...

Braddock, James

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Mechling, Henry.

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