David Legge Brainard collection, 1876-1928.

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David Legge Brainard collection, 1876-1928.

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David Brainard was an Army officer who served as a private soldier at Fort Ellis, Montana Territory, from 1876 to 1884. This collection (1876-1918) includes a biographical sketch, a letter of reminiscence to Mary C. Doane, and Brainard's service record. This collection consists of an "Historical Sketch of General David L. Brainard, Brigadier-General, U.S.A. Retired," prepared by Charles Rasmusson in 1928; a letter (1927) from Brainard to Mrs. Mary L. Doane in which he reflects briefly on his experiences at Fort Ellis and in Yellowstone Park; and a "Statement of the Military Service of David Legge Brainard" (1928) by the Adjutant General's Office of the U.S. War Department.

.1 linear ft.

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Montana Historical Society Library

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Brainard, David L. (David Legge), 1856-1946

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David Legge Brainard was born in Norway, New York, on December 21, 1856. Serving as a private in Troop L, First Cavalry, U.S. Army, Brainard was stationed at Fort Ellis, Montana Territory. Brainard was wounded at Muddy Creek, Montana, on May 5, 1877, by Sioux Indians. He also was with General Sherman in Yellowstone Park during the pursuit of Chief Joseph and his band of Nez Perce' Indians in August 1877. Charles A. Rasmusson was born in Demark, Jan. 17, 1876, and was bro...

Rasmussen, Charles A.

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