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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 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),
Native American leaders, and several of the Benteen family.
The collection also contains some military documents relating to Benteen's service in the 10th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry
during the Civil War; photocopies of correspondence from Benteen to Theodore W. Goldin regarding the 7th Cavalry; "Cavalry
Scraps", articles written by Benteen regarding his cavalry service; correspondence (1929-1949) between E.A. Brinistool and
various members of the Benteen family; newspaper clippings; printed material; and a scrapbook.
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