George Armstrong Custer papers, 1858-[not before 1887].

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George Armstrong Custer papers, 1858-[not before 1887].

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Collection contains a map, 3 ALS, and an army document signed by Frederick W. Benteen. The map, entitled Military Map of Nebraska and Dakota by Lieut. G. K. Warren, Topl. Engrs. From the Explorations made by him in 1855-6 while attached to the staff of Brev. Brig. Gen. W. S. Harney, commg. Sioux Expdn., was Custer's and includes manuscript additions in his hand. These include his camping places during the Black Hills expedition of 1874, the place names assigned by him that summer, and the routes (marked in blue and red) of two expeditions in 1875. There is a love letter dated Sept. 25, 1858 from Custer at West Point to "My dear Mollie," his fiancée Elizabeth. A letter dated Oct. 1, 1866 from Custer in Monroe, Michigan to C. F. Hatch, Superintendant of the S.M. & N.C.R.R. concerns arrangements for Custer's horses on the train he is taking to Kansas. An undated letter written by Elizabeth Custer which carries a reference to her book Tenting on the Plains, first published in 1887, is addressed to Miss Watson regarding a request for a photograph of General Custer. Accompanied by the abstract of purchases for the H Company, 7th Cavalry at Fort Rice, Dakota Territory, signed by Frederick W. Benteen May 1878.

0.25 linear ft. (1 box)

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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...

Warren, G. K. (Gouverneur Kemble), 1830-1882

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Warren was born in Cold Spring, Putnam County, New York, and named for Gouverneur Kemble, a prominent local Congressman, diplomat, industrialist, and owner of the West Point Foundry. His sister, Emily Warren Roebling, would later play a significant role in the building of the Brooklyn Bridge. He entered the United States Military Academy across the Hudson River from his hometown at age 16 and graduated second in his class of 44 cadets in 1850. He was commissioned a brevet second lieutenant in th...

Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876

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Custer's paternal ancestors, Paulus and Gertrude Küster, came to the North American English colonies around 1693 from the Rhineland in Germany, probably among thousands of Palatines whose passage was arranged by the English government to gain settlers in New York and Pennsylvania. According to family letters, Custer was named after George Armstrong, a minister, in his devout mother's hope that her son might join the clergy. Custer was born in New Rumley, Ohio, to Emanuel Henry Custer (1806...

Hatch, C. F. (Carl Franklin), 1942-

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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...

Custer, Elizabeth Bacon, 1842-1933

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American author and wife of General George A. Custer. From the description of Letter, 1905. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122486737 Elizabeth Bacon married Gen. George Armstrong Custer in 1864. After her husband's death in 1876, she was instrumental in promoting his legacy as a hero and role-model. In addition to her books about her life with her husband, Elizabeth Bacon Custer supported herself by working as a journalist. From the description of Oberammergau pa...