1. Benteen letters to Mrs. Benteen This series lists chronologically the letters from General Benteen to Mrs. Benteen, written during the years 1871 to 1888, and include only those that appear in the original form; photostatic copies of certain correspondence will be found in series II. The designation of "Signature" as used herein may refer to the full name, a part, or initials. box folder Request box 1 1 Single sheet, double fold, four pages, Fort Hayes, Signed, 12 March 1871 1 1 Signed. Single sheet, four pages. Fort Thompson, May 20, 1873 1 1 Two sheets, four pages, July 31-August 1, 1873
Evidently an enclosure to other letters, since the "Josephine" was returning from Powder River. Signed. Also "no. 13" 1 1 Enclosure. One page
Acrostic "Benteen" by Lt. Eckerson, 7th cav. at Fort Rice, winter. Enclosed by B. for Mrs. Benteen 1 1 Junction of Powder & Yellowstone Rivers - Half-sheet, both sides, upper left of front page no. 9, June 12, 1876 1 1 Clipping attached by pin. Signed
re portion of Fight at 2BH 1 1 "Far West", month of Big Horn & Yellowstone. Not signed. One sheet, both sides, July 2, 1876
The letter is not complete. 1 1 Montana, Camp 7th Cavalry. Yellowstone River opposite mouth of Big Horn River, signed. 2 sheets, both sides, with margins, July 4, 1876 1 1 "Far West", mouth of Yellowstone & Rose bud. Single sheet, double fold, four pages. Not signed, July 23, 1876
Begins with "page 3"-ends with "page 6"-evidently not complete. 1 1 Steamer "Far West", Yellowstone, opposite Rosebud. One sheet, both sides, signed, July 30, 1876 1 1 Rosebud & Yellowstone Rivers. One sheet-one dide. Signed, August 1, 1876 1 1 Saint Paul. One sheet. both sides. Signed as obverse, September 26, 1876 1 1 Philadelphia, one sheet, both sides. Signed, October 7, 1876 1 1 Philadelphia, one sheet, double fold, four pages. Signed, October 8, 1876 1 1 Philadelphia, one a sheet, both sides. Signed, October 9, 1876 1 1 Philadelphia, one sheet, both sides. Signed, October 10, 1876 1 1A Transcripts of 1876 letters 1 2 St. Paul-1 sheet, both sides, signed, March, 1877 1 2 Saint Paul, one sheet, double fold, four pages, signed, March 13,1877 1 2 Camp near Buford, half sheet, both sides, signed, May 18, 1877 1 2 Camp 7th Cavalry, Cedar Creek, W. Side Yellowstone River. One sheet, both sides, signed, May 29, 1877 1 2 Camp, 7th Cavalry, Cedar Creek, Montana. One sheet, both sides Signed, June 7, 1877 1 2 Cedar Creek, Montana. One sheet, both sides signed, June 9 1877 1 2 Cedar Creek. One sheet, double fold, four pages, signed on obverse, June 13, 1877 1 2 Sunday Creek Camp 1. Yellowstone. one sheet, double fold, four pages signed, June 30, 1877
vignette in upper left corner. 1 2 Camp. 7th Cavalry. Sunday Creek. One sheet, double fold, four pages, signed-penciled additions, July 3rd, 1877 1 2 Camp. 7th U.S. Cavalry, Sunday Creek & Yellowstone Rivers. One sheet, double fold, 3 pages, signed, August 4, 1877 1 2 Camp. 7th Cavalry. Yellowstone, Opposite Tongue River. One sheet, double-fold, four pages, signed, August 11, 1877 1 2 Camp. 7th Cavalry, 35 miles from mouth of "Clarke's Fork" of the Yellowstone. One sheet, double fold, four pages, Signed, September 2d, 1877 1 2 Montana Territory, Camp. 7th Cavalry, (on a tributary to Clark's Fork, near Canion), September 5, 1877 1 2 Montana, Carroll, (on Mo. River) One sheet, double fold, Four pages closely written, signed, October 2, 1877 1 2 Missouri River, opp. mouth of the Musselshell, M.T. One sheet both sides, signed, October 24, 1877 1 2 Camp. "Owen Hale", opp. mouth of the Musselshell River on the Mo. River. One sheet, both sides, signed, October 25, 1877 1 2 Fort Buford (also-night November 13, Buford Camp & 16th ) One sheet, double fold. Four Pages-Signed, November 13, 1877 1 2 Camp 7th Cavalry, Buford. (P.S. on at heading) One sheet, both sides, signed. (clippings enclosed), November 17, 1877 November 18, 1877 1 2 Camp. 7th Cavalry, near Fort Buford. D.T. afternoon of Sunday. One sheet, both sides, November 18 1877
(First page numbered "Page 1-letter unsigned-other pages may be missing) 1 2 Camp Buford. signature. One sheet, both sides, November 20, 1877 1 2 One sheet, double fold, four pages vignette, closed but not signed-two clippings enclosed, December 8, 1877 1 2 Sunday morning. One sheet, double fold, four pages, signed, two clippings enclosed, December 9, 1877 1 2 Monday night, Buford. One sheet, double fold, four pages, closed but unsigned, December 10, 1877 1 2 Christmas Creek, Camp 7th Cavalry, 5 miles west of Buford. Single sheet, double fold, four pages, signed, December 25, 1877 1 3 Chicago Two sheets, four pages (both sides of each sheet) on letter head of Palmer House, Chicago. Signed, January 31, 1879 1 3 Portland, Oregon. One sheet, both sides, signed, April 21, 1879 1 3 Vancouver, Washington One page, double fold, four pages, signed, April 23, 1879 1 3 Portland, Oregon. On letterhead of St. Charles Hotel One page, both sides, signed, April 28th, 1879 1 3 Baldwin Hotel, San Francisco One page, both sides, signed, May 2, 1879 1 3 Baldwin Hotel, San Francisco One page, both sides, signed, May 3, 1879 1 3 Arcade Hotel, Sacramento (California) One half-page, both sides, signed, May 5, 1879 1 3 Sacramento, on letterhead of Arcade Hotel One page, both sides, signed, May 6th 1879 1 3 Camp "Donald McIntosh," Head of waters Little Missouri River, May 19, 1881 1 3 Camp "Donald McIntosh," Little Missouri River, May 23, 1881 1 3 Riley (Ft.) Kansas One page, both sides, signed, September 3, 1883 1 3 Riley (Ft.) Kansas One page, both sides, signed, September 28, 1883 1 3 Fort Riley. (Kansas) One page, both sides, signed, September 29, 1883 1 3 Fort Douglas, Utah One page, both sides, signed, May 11, 1887 1 4 Headquarters Department of the Platte, Omaha, Neb. One sheet, both sides, on official stationery, closed but not signed, April 21, 1888 1 4 Valentine, Nebraska, on letterhead of the Valentine House. One page, both sides, signed, April 27, 1888 1 4 Fort Niobrara, Neb. One sheet, double fold, four pages, and one sheet, both sides, making six pages in all. Closed, but signed, April 28, 1888
with B's pet name for Mr. B.; "Frab." of some secret significance to them alone. 1 4 Fort Niobrara, Neb. One half sheet, both sides, and one half sheet one side only, signed, April 30, 1888 1 4 Fort Niobrara, Neb. single sheet, double fold, four pages, signed, May 1, 1888 1 4 Fort Niobrara, Neb. single sheet, double fold, four pages, signed, May 2, 1888 1 4 Fort Niobrara, Neb. single sheet, double fold, four pages, signed, May 3rd, 1888 1 4 Fort Niobrara, Neb. single sheet, double fold, four pages, signed, May 3rd, 1888 1 4 One-half sheet, both sides, one numbered "5", signed 1 4 39 pavilion St. Atlanta Georgia. Single sheet, double fold, three pages, and one half-sheet. both sides, holograph letter in ink to Gen. E.S. Godfrey. Signed with Seventh Cavalry insigne. Enclosed in envelope originally sealed with red wax, stamp missing, addressed in ink to "Capt. E.S. Godfrey, 7th United States Cavalry, Fort Riley, Kansas." with return address at left side, August 14, 1893
This is apparently the letter to which Mrs. Godfrey refers in her letters to Major Benteen. 1 4 Cookstown, New Jersey Three sheets, double fold, nine pages. Holograph letter in ink to Major ("col") Benteen. Signed, Ida E. Godfrey. Enclosed in stamped, addressed envelope, with return, June 26, 1933 1 4 Cookstown, New Jersey. Single sheet, double fold, three pages and marginal note. Holograph letter in ink to Major ("Lt. Col.") Benteen. Signed: Ida E. Godfrey. Enclosed in stamped, addressed envelope with return, July 4, 1933 1 4 Cookstown, New Jersey. Three single sheets, double fold, nine pages AND one single sheet, both sides, making total of eleven pages, with marginal notes. Holograph letter in ink to Major ("Col") Benteen. Signed; Ida E. Godfrey. Enclosed in stamped, addressed envelope with return, July 14, 1933
4. Correspondence box folder Request box 1 8 Preliminary draft of Maj. Reno's report on the battle, of the Big Horn. Dated: Head qr's 7th Regr. Cavalry. Camp on Yellowstone Written in black ink on both sides of six sheets of blue lined white paper with raised monogram. Much interlineation and corrections in ink, and some penciled markings evidently by Major Benteen. Not signed, July 4, 1876 1 8 Revised draft of Major Reno's report on the battle of Little Big Horn. Headqr's 7th Regiment U.S. Cavalry Camp on Yellowstone River. Written in black ink on both sides of four sheets (one, double fold; making twelve pages in all) on blue-lined white paper with raised stationer's marks. Signed at bottom of page 12 (the last): "M.A. Reno, Maj. 7th Cv'y Comd'g Regt." and "Witness. F.W.B.", July 4th 1876 1 8 Typed copy, with penciled notes, made by Jaf. Benteen, of the preliminary draft of Reno's Report. Ten typed sheets, double spaced, one side only, not completed 1 8 Stamped envelope, addressed to FWB. Across face of envelope, he has written in pencil: Reno's Report of the Battle of Little Big Horn, June 25 & 26, '76, September 28, 1894
This is evidently the envelope in which he kept Maj. Reno's reports on the Battle of Little Big Horn. 1 8 Headquarters 7th Cavalry. Fort Riley, Kansas. Official. Regimental Orders No. 9. 7th Cavalry. Signed: A.J. Smith, Col. 7th Cavalry, January 29, 1867
Assignment of Capt. Benteen to Co. H. 1 8 Headquarters, Fort Riley, Ks. Official. Special Orders no. 18. Signed for Bvt Maj. Gen. Custer by W.W. Cook, port adjutant, January 29, 1867
Order to assume command of Co. H, 7th Cavalry 1 8 One sheet, one side only. Holograph copy by FWB from E.B. French, auditor, July 20, 1872
Official notice of over payment in pay. This carries rare signature of FWB as captain, 7th Cavalry . 1 8 Post of Nashville, Tenn. Single sheet, both sides. Holograph copy by FWB. not signed, August 9th, 1872
his reply to item above 1 8 Treasury Department, Second auditor's office. Official. Two sheets joined by pasting, one side each. Holograph letter by EB French. Signed for French by J.C.B., September 30, 1872
(by T.C.B.) acknowledging receipt of above 1 8 Postmaster Generals Office, War Department, Washington Official. One sheet, one side only, June 14, 1873
Stoppage of pay form signed by Chas. T. Larned, actg. Paymaster General, U.S.A. 1 8 Fort Rice. One sheet, one side only. Holograph letter, signed, by FWB, October 16, 1873
copy of his transmittal of receipt from paymaster — of moneys claimed due in item (10) above. Official endorsements on back of sheet, and return instructions. 1 8 Headquarters 7th Regiment U.S. Cavalry, Yellowstone River, Montana Territory. One sheet, (1/2) one side only. Holographs copy by FWB. Not signed, July 4, '76
extract from Maj. Reno's report of FWB's Commendation. 1 8 Phila. Pa. Centennial. One sheet, double fold, four pages. Page one and three, a holograph letter to FWB from John W. Noble. Pages two and four holograph. Not signed, July 8, 1876
comments to Mrs. Benteen by FWB. 1 8 Report Camp Cavalry, July 17, 1876 1 8 Fort Meade. Dakota Territory. One sheet, one side only. Holograph. not signed, August 21, 1881
testimonial to FWB signed by fourteen enlisted men of troop H. 7th Cavalry upon their expiration of time of service. FWB has noted in pencil: "Mem. These are all of the old soldiers left in the troop." 1 8 Adjutant General. Office, Washington. Official. One sheet, one side only. Holograph letter to Col. Sturgis from and signed for E.D. Townsend A.G. signature appears in lower left corner, September 19, 1876
concerning charge of detail for F.W.B. Colonel Sturgis 1 8 Headqr's. S' Louis Barracks. Official (copy). One sheet, double fold, writing on three pages. Holograph copy by Col S.D. Sturgis. Each signed by Col. Sturgis, with penciled rank added by FWB to second message, September 23, 1876
orders relieving FWB from recruiting duty. Also notification to FWB. 1 8 (Fort Adams) Newport, R.I. One sheet, double fold, four pages. Holograph letter to FWB. Signed: Edward S. Field, Capt. 4th artillery. not signed, February 1, 1886
requesting information on the Custer battle for Dr. Mitchell of Philadelphia. In margin of last page FWB makes holograph note of his reply, in ink-On first page FWB notes in blue pencil the date of his acknowledgement 1 8 Fort Adams. R.I. One sheet, double fold, three pages. Signed: Edward Field, February 25, '86
Acknowledgement of reply by FWB to request in item above. 1 8 Caldwell, Ks. (Two Items) (a)One page, both sides. On first page, a holograph letter to FWB. Signed by Edward Hatch, Col. not signed. (b) Stamped envelope for enclosure of above, addressed to Major F.W. Benteen at Fort Sill, Indian Territory. Signed "Benteen.", February 25, 1885
notifying that request has been made for his transfer. On the reverse side, FWB has noted in pencil his account of the matter, with personal comments.On back, in blue pencil FWB repeats his account of the request. 1 8 Ft. McKinney. Wyoming. Three items. (A) Rare letter. one sheet. (b) official. Office of asst. G. M. Fort McKinney. Utah. Holograph letter to FWB from Lt. Chas. Taylor. one sheet, one side, but with. Not signed, (c) Envelope, official, enclosing above, with holographs. Not signed, September 22d, 1886
press copy of list of baggage. enclosing list of baggage.note on back by FWB.note by FWB 1 8 One page. Typed copy of statement
about Rain in the Face by Barry 1 8 Letter dated. One sheet of office stationery, typed on one side. Signed by W.F. Scott. Not signed by FWB., September 3, (1891)
requesting data to be incorporated in history of 4th Iowa Cavalry, later published. Notes in margin in ink by FWB stating compliance, and comments. 1 8 One sheet, one side only, on office stationery-numbered "2"-letter not complete. Signed Wm. F. Scott (c) Both items enclosed in stamped envelope with printed return
5. "Cavalry Scraps" The manuscripts listed in this section (with the exception of no. 13, identified below) are described as "unpublished" since research has failed to produce any evidence that they have appeared in print. However, it was evidently the General's intent that they should, and some at least may have been submitted to an editor for that purpose. Certain newspaper accounts of interviews with the General carry brief extracts of some of the incidents related in the manuscripts, but merely as a passing mention of them.Item no. 13, mentioned above, has appeared in print, but as an original manuscript is included with the "Cavalry Scraps". box folder Request box 1 9 CAVALRY SCRAPS-GEN. F.W. BENTEEN, U.S. ARMY
Twenty-two (22) numbered sheets, written on one side, approx. 3,045 words, lined, 10X8, signed at end of last page "To be continued if approved of. Benteen, U.S. Army." 1 9 Surprising the village of Roman Nose in 1867 on Pawnee Fork of the Arkansas; and a deer, elk, antelope and buffalo hunt on same campaign. Gen. F.W. Benteen, U.S. Army. Five numbered sheets written on one side, approx. 1,162 words, lined 14X8 1/4, signed on margin of last page "F.W. Benteen, Bvt. Brig. Genl. U.S. Army" 1 9 At old Fort Hays, Kansas. A champion buffalo hunt by the officers of the Seventh United States Cavalry. Five (5) numbered sheets written on one side, approx. 1079 words. Lined. 14X8 1/4 signed at end of last page F.W. Benteen, Bvt. Brig. Genl., U.S. Army 1 9 Baseball playing in Kansas in 1868, the grounds being strongly picketed to avoid being attacked by hostile Indians. Seven (7) numbered sheets, written on one side, lined, 14X8 1/4, approx. 1485 words. Signed at end of last page "F.W. Benteen, Bvt. Brig. Genl. U.S. Army" 1 10 Turkey Hunting in the Indian Ter. in 1868 from Camp Supply to Medicine Bluff Creek, Indian Territory. Eight (8) numbered sheets, lined, 14x8 1/2, approx. 1858 words. Signed at end of last page "F.W. Benteen, Bvt. Brig. Genl., U.S. Army"
Written on one side of paper except that page 4 was originally continued on the reverse of page 3, then crossed out and set forth on its own page 4, with an apology, citing lack of paper. On reverse of last page the following: "Turkey hunting etc., from Camp Supply to Medicine Bluff Creek in 1868. Stumbling, Genl. & Fred. This may be too long a Story for you to publish in one number of 'Recreation', but there you can split it up I had to leave out much of interest, to simmer it as I have done." 1 9 Rose-Pink, The Belle of the Comanches, or How We Whiled the Time Away Around Wichita Mountains in 1868. Four (4) numbered sheets, written on one side, lined, 10 1/2X8, approx. 689 words. Signed at end of last page "F.W. Benteen, Bvt. Brig. Genl., U.S. Army" 1 9 AMONG THE MESQUITE IN COLORADO. By Gen. F.W. Benteen, U.S. Army. Seven (7) numbered sheets written on one side, lined, 10 1/2x8 approx, 1116 words. Signed at end of last page "F.W. Benteen, Bvt. Brig. Genl., U.S. Army 1 10 From New Orleans, La. To the Black Hills of Dakota, in 1875 Fourteen (14) numbered sheets, lined, pp. one through six 10 1/2x8, pp. seven through fourteen 14x8 1/2. Approx. 2554 words. Signed at end of last page "F.W. Benteen. Bvt. Brig. General, U.S. Army."
Written on one side of paper except: (a) on reverse of page 6, the title repeated and "mem. Just 20 years ago I was where Custer City, S.D. now is, watching Spotted Tail's Band of Brute Sioux trying to "pan out" gold there." (b) note to the editor on reverse of last page. There is another note to the editor at the top of page six. 1 10 Hunting the Southern Cheyennes in the Spring of 1869 From Medicine Bluff Creek to El Llano Estacado Ten (10? numbered sheets, lined, 14x8 1/2. approx. 1878 words. Signed at end of page ten, "F.W. Benteen, Bvt. Brig. Gen., U.S. Army."
Written on one side of paper with exception of note to the editor on reverse of page ten. This page carries a different title: "From Medicine Bluff Creek, Indian Territory to Sweetwater Creek, Texas, Spring of 1869." It is possible that the author used this page to complete an article after beginning another, although it was never numbered as "1". 1 10 From the Missouri River to the Yellowstone in 1873 Six (6) numbered sheets, lined, 14x8 1/2, approx. 1395 words written on one side of paper, signed at end of last page: F.W. Benteen. Bvt. Brig. Genl. U.S. Army 1 10 Duck shooting. A Red Letter Day for the United States Springfield Carbine, In Montana Ter. 1877. Five (5) numbered sheets, lined, 10 1/2x8. approx. 727 words. Signed at end of last page: "F.W. Benteen. Bvt. Brig. Genl. U.S. Army
Note to editor on margin of page one. Written on one side of paper except for signed note to editor on reverse of last page. 1 11 Picknic-ing-or Pickwicking-For 23 Days in the Indian Territory in Spring or early summer of 1885. Six (6) numbered sheets lined, 10 1/2x8, approx. 1010 words. Signed at end of last page: F.W. Benteen, Bvt. Brig. Gen. U.S. Army
Written on one side of paper. Explanatory notes on margin of page 6. 1 11 Shooting canvas back ducks in Colorado and Montana 1870-1877. Six (6) numbered sheets, lined, 10 1/2x8, approx. 1212 words. Signed at end of last page: F.W. Benteen, Bvt. Brig. Genl. U.S.A."
Written on one side of paper. Penciled explanatory note at top of page 5. Notation at top of page two: "Retained. Copied and altered to be sent off." This may indicate that this MS was the original of "Duck Shooting...", of similar content. 1 11 Little Big Horn, M.T. June 25-26-1876 Twenty-five numbered sheets, lined, 10 1/2x8, approx. 3842 words
Written on one side of "paper. No notations. No signature. This (item 13 above) has been published, originally by E.A. Brininstool of Los Angeles, but is included here, for the purpose of keeping completed original mss together) 1 11 Cavalry scraps, Gen. F. W. Benteen, U.S. Army
7. Photographs and scrapbook The General's notations and descriptions appear on much of the surfaces of the photographs. "Nothing on face" indicates no additions by the General; all references to additions refer only to those made by him, unless otherwise noted.Titles of the Photographs are generally those given by the General, and are not in every instance the entire caption. box folder Request box 2 2 Soule Train of the 7th Cavalry crossing the Arkansas at Fort Dodge, Ks. Note and signature on face. Signature on reverse, 1869 2 3 Soule Cheyenne & Arapaho camp, Canadian River. 5 miles below Camp Supply T.T. Note and signature on face. Signature on reverse, 1869 2 4 Soule Camp, 7th Cavalry, 10 miles below Fort Dodge on Arkansas River Kansas Note and two signatures on face. Signature on reverse, 1868 2 5 Soule Trailers used by Gen. Custer's comn and in campaign against Indians. Note and signature on face and also on reverse, 1868-69 2 6 Soule Officers of the 7th U.S. Cavalry. Fort Dodge, Ks. Note and 29 identifications and signature on face. Signature on reverse, October 1868 2 7 Soule Fort Dodge, Ks. on the Arkansas River. C.O.s quarters of stone. Notes and signature on face. Signature on reverse, Spring of 1869 2 8 Savage Fort Douglas, Utah. Group of Officers mess at Capt. Baker quarters. Notes on face. Identifications and notes cover reverse side, May 3, 1887 2 9 Barry Reno Survivors at Custer Battlefield. Comment and Signature on reverse, June 25, 1886 2 10 C.O.s house. Fort Rice, D.T. Goff. Notes and title (same removed) on face. Identification and comment covers reverse 2 11 Fort Dodge Soule Soldier's quarters, Ft. Dodge, Ks. Comment and signature on face, comment and signature on reverse, 1808 2 12 Ft. Dodge Ks. Sutter's Layout, Ft. Dodge, Ks. Title, identifications and signature on face. Comment and signature on reverse, 1868 2 13 Ft. A. Lincoln. N.D. D.F. Barry Ft. A. Lincoln N. Dak. Title and comment on face. Reverse side completely covered with holograph history of Ft. Lincoln, with signature 2 14 Fort Sill. Indian Territory. Nothing on face. Title and identification on reverse. no signature 2 15 S.S. Massey (presentation signed) "Bannocks" at Fort Douglas, Utah. Nothing on face. Title and identification and signature on reverse, March 1887 2 16 1st Lt Solon Massey (studio F.I. Monsen). Soldiers, civilians & Indians, Capt. Bakers qtrs. Fort Douglas, Utah Nothing on face. Data, identification and signature on reverse, May 1, 1887 box folder Request box 2 17 D.F. Barry Gall. Nothing on face. Comment and signature on reverse 2 18 Soule Awn Cope Kicking Bird of the Kionas. Fort Dodge, Kansas. Title, data and signature on front. Reverse filled with data and signature, 1868 2 19 Barry Rain in the Face. Nothing on face. Signature on reverse 2 20 Barry Sitting Bull's House and Family. Nothing on face. Date and signature on reverse, 1886 2 21 Soule Cheyenne squaws & pappooses captured at the Battle of the Washita. Ft. Dodge Title, data and signature on face. Signature on reverse, December 1868 2 22 Soule Teepee made of tanned Bison hide and photo of Little Shield, Arkansas River Description, identification and signature on face. Data and signature on reverse, 1869 2 22 Presentation signed by Barry. Group of portraits of five Indians plus Sitting Bull's camp. Barry's presentation to FWB on face. On reverse, date at top, data and comment, with signature, covers entire back, February 16, 1895 oversized_folder Request oversized_folder 1A Misc. Native American portraits (1 sheet), 1895 Feb. 16 box folder Request box 2 24 Zimmerman, St. Paul 1st Lieut. George D. Wallace, Adjt. Seventh Cavalry Identification on face. Data and note on reverse 2 25 O.S. Goff-Fort A Lincoln 2d Lieut. Ezra P. Fuller 7th cavalry. Class 1873 MA. Nothing on face. Identification on reverse, 1876 2 26 Mamie Merrill (Mrs. Hugh L. Scott) 7th Cavalry Nothing on face. Identification and data on reverse 2 27 Sarony, N.Y. 1st Lieut. E. Garlington. 7th Cavalry. (autographed) Nothing on face, dates and data on reverse, 1881 2 28 Fort Rice, Dakota. Pvt. Joseph Way, H. Company, 7th Cavalry. Nothing on face. Identification and data on reverse, 1873 2 29 Scholl-Philadelphia Lt. Col. Fletcher, 2d U.S. Infty. curd Capt. R.N. Price, class 1870, M.A. Nothing on face. Comment and identification on reverse, April 1, 1880 2 30 Barry Capt. Tom McDougall. Nothing on face. Identification and comment on reverse 2 31 Barlow & Hatch, Janesville, Wisc. Theo. W. Goldin. Troop "6" 7th Cavalry. Nothing on face. Presentation holograph in ink on reverse by Goldin, 1895 2 32 Barry "Comanche", held by McGinis of TroopI, Seventh Cavalry. Identification on face. Data and signature on reverse box folder Request box 2 33 Barry (Gen) Frederick W. Benteen U.S.A. Nothing on face and reverse 2 34 Gentile, Chicago Brevet Brigadier General F.W. Benteen, U.S. Army Identification & signature on face. Date, memo and signature on reverse, 1879 2 35 Barry (Gen.) Frederick W. Benteen Nothing on face and reverse 2 36 Cabinet folder. Civil war photograph of Captain Frederick W. Benteen, 10th Missouri Cavalry. Nothing on face or reverse, 1861 2 37 Atwood & Montgomery, New York Outdoor group: General and Mrs. Benteen and son, Frederick. Nothing on face or reverse 2 38 Outdoor group: Col. F.W. Benteen and son. Nothing on face. Identification and signature on reverse. Evidently taken at some time as item (41) above, 1883 2 39 Monument to General and Mrs. Benteen. No markings on photograph box folder Request box 2 40 General Nathaniel Lyons. Nothing on face or reverse 2 41 Gentile, Chicago Lieut. General Philip H. Sheridan. Nothing on face. Identification on reverse On the front of the ledger the General drew the design of the Seventh Cavalry and lettered the title "Some of the Reminiscences of Camp and Field." The scrapbook is in very poor condition, and some of the items listed elsewhere may have once been included in it. A listing of the contents follows, paged according to the General's notations. The abbreviation of CW indicates reference to the War Between the States, and Track identifies material concerning race-meets. General Benteen will be referred to as B . box folder Request box 2 42 Back of front cover: clippings of C.W., including orders re "Women of the Town", distances & monetary value. Recipes. Autograph of General Alfred H. Terry laid in 2 42 Double-fold, three-page, 1 sheet holograph letter, signed; dated from Gen. Emory Upton, U.S.A. to Col. F.W. Benteen. Two signatures (pencil) of B added below, June 26th, 1865 2 42 Clipping; (CW) "The Late Campaign in Missouri"-Gen. John B. Sanborn's official report, 11-13-64 2 42 Also (CW) Gen. John McNeil's official report on pursuit of steeling Price, 11-23-64 2 42 Also (CW) Col. E.F. Winslow's official report action at the Big Blue River. Also Colonel Benteen's Report (clipping) 11-3164, of same section. Also clipping on action at Marais des Cygnes. In corner, in B's penciled hand, "Battle of the Washita", 10-23-64 2 42 Clipping: (CW) The Late Campaign in Missouri. Official report of Col. John F. Phillips, on action at Big Blue. In corner, in B's penciled hand, "Battle of the Osage on Mine Creek. Mine Creek Mine Creek Mine Creek. Mine Cree.", 11-17-64 2 42 Official print. General Orders no. 6. congratulates B. Signed for General Pleasanton by Yates (later capt. 7th Cavalry.) Official print. General Orders N.D. 11. Congratulatory order to B. Signed for AAAG Clifford Thompson by Geo. W. Yates. Also, 1-col clipping of Gen. Pleasanton's report, 10-26-64 11-31-64 11-30-64 2 42 Also clipping: General Orders No. 220. on campaign against Gen. Price. In margin, B's notation in ink: "mem. Pleasanton was just 4 miles from the scene of the fight", 12-8-64 2 42 Clippings (CW). At the end of one; "Colonel Benteen on the Report of Colonel Phillips", B has noted in ink at the foot: "mem. Grand mistake to publish this." 2 42 Clippings, (CW) and family. On and under one, concerning prize corn grown by his father, J.C. Benteen, B has written in ink: "2 grains off. 1868-mem. The "old man" is proud of that corn." Also (official print) congratulatory farewell of Gen. E. Upton, General Orders No. 21, June 10, 1865 2 42 Official print. Congratulatory farewell of Gen. J.H. Wilson. General Orders No. 39, Also clippings: compliments to B. Col. Phillip's Tirade against Negro Race, and poem "Bride". On margins of latter, B has written in ink: "Who is it that cannot read this with profit?", July 2, 1865 2 42 Clippings (CW). Full page relating to explosion of steamer Marie with B and troops aboard, "mistake" noted in ink by B 2 42 Clippings. Destruction of steamer "Marie", postal items and Missouri troops at Vicksburg. "B" has noted in ink: "Benteen's old company" and "Col. Benteen's Regiment." 2 42 Clippings. military and receipt. Also, official print. Special Field Orders No. 22, Announcement of Armistice and troop commendation-notice of receipt in ink by B, April 22nd 1865 2 42 Clipping (CW) List of members of Confederate Congress, also, official print. Special Field Orders No. 16. Congratulatory orders of Gen. Winslow. B. has noted in ink "official" on each, April 7th 1865 2 42 Double-fold, three pages, one sheet holograph letter dated, to B from Gen. Sheridan. Personal. signed. Single sheet, one-page holograph letter dated to B. from Gen. E. Upton. signed. clippings, general, February 28, 1870 June 26th, 1865 highly congratulatory 2 42 Ink sketches by Captain Louis MacLain Hamilton of Custer. Coates, Moylen and a "striker", an unknown figure, and a monogram. Titles and comments in ink by B. Also, three clippings; portrait, obituary and monument 2 42 Fragment; approx. 4 3/8x7 3/4", on original ledger sheet. Copy in ink, by B of Gen. Pleasanton's concurrence with the recommendation of the governor of Missouri for B's promotion. Dated St. Louis, Mo., November 25th, 1864 2 42 Reverse of above. Copy in ink, by B, of Mayor James Thomas', St. Louis, request to the President of the U.S. to confer the rank of Brigadier General upon B. Dated: St. Louis, November 25th 1865 2 42 Clippings. (CW) Full page. Wilson's Raid in Missouri 2 42 Clippings. (CW) Full page. Wilson's Raid in Missouri 2 42 Clippings. (CW) Full page. Wilson's Raid in Missouri 2 42 Clippings. (CW) continuance and conclusion of above. B's corrections and comments in ink. Also, clipping on "Seven wonders of the world, with B's comments in ink on outside margin 2 42 Official Print. Special Field Order No. 20, dated. General Wilson's order against pillaging by troops. (Also, military clipping) clipping-Diehl's letter to Cheag. Tiones, on Gen. Miles' campaign against the Nez Pierces. B's comments in ink adjoining, April 11, 1865 5 November 1877 2 42 Clipping (CW). The Selma Union-vol 1-No. 1-(Capture of Selma, Ala.) Apparently the U.S. Army took over the publishing. 2 42 Three-page, double-fold, single sheet holograph letter signed, on official letterhead, signed, dated Milwaukee, concerning a history to be published. To B from R.H. Hunt, staff of Gen. Curtis, July 3rd, 18— 2 42 Clipping. On propagation of trout. B noted in red ink: "Trout." 2 42 Clippings. On plantings. B's comments in red and black ink 2 42 Clippings. On plantings. no notations 2 42 Clippings. On plantings. No notations 2 42 Clippings. Artificial trout breeding. no notations 2 42 Clippings. (In margin, B' wrote in ink, (mem.) that he has attempter this, but failed because of lack of such data.), May 1866 2 42 Clippings. Sheep husbandry, and a poem: "Benny." 2 42 Clippings. Culture of Roses, illustration. Poem: "May Evening" also-obituary notice of Mrs. Caroline Benteen, and a pressed spray of ivy, taken, according to B's inked notes surrounding it, from his mother's grove on Christmas, December 25, 1886 2 42 Clipping. Agricultural notes 2 42 Clippings. General interest 2 42 Clipping. "From the Plains." by Judge Wm. Thomas, 1867 An interesting account of a buffalo hunt in Kansas. B is frequently mentioned, and has underlined and commented in ink. 2 42 Clippings, with B's underlineations and name in ink. Also, a clipping on "The Public Lands" 2 42 Clippings. Page dated. Accounts of the General's illness and death. Also clippings of the death of Miss Henrietta Benteen, age 17, (not attached) F.D. Benteen, music publisher, and note of preceding death of his son, June 18, 1898 2 42 Clippings. Rites for General Bentee 2 42 Clippings. "Winning stables. Fragment from "Bismarck Tribune", acknowledgement of photograph by same from D.F. Barry, and notice of graduation of F.W. Benteen, Jr. from Chicago Veterinary College, 1872 2 42 In B's hand, in ink, a receipt for horse liniment, accredited to Major La Motte, 13th Inf. and dated. Also a fragment of the form for officer of the Day Report. CW, January 3, 1873 2 42 Clippings (Track) From "Spirit of the Times" (S.T.). With notes in margin by B in ink, 1872 2 42 Clippings (Track) From "Spirit of the Times" (S.T.), with notes by B in ink, 1872 2 42 Clippings (Track) From "Spirit of the Times" (S.T.), 1872 2 42 Clippings (Track) From "Spirit of the Times" (S.T.), 1872 2 42 Clippings (Track) From "Spirit of the Times" (S.T.). no notations, 1872 2 42 Clippings (Track) From "Spirit of the Times" (S.T.). notes in ink by B, 1872 2 42 Clippings (Track) From "Spirit of the Times" (S.T.). no notations, 1872 2 42 Clippings (Track) From "Spirit of the Times" (S.T.), 1872 2 42 Clippings (Track) From "Spirit of the Times" (S.T.). notes in ink by B, 1872 2 42 Clippings (Track) From "Spirit of the Times" (S.T.), 1872 2 42 Clippings (Track) From "Spirit of the Times" (S.T.), 1872 2 42 Clippings (Track) From "Spirit of the Times" (S.T.), 1872 2 42 Clippings (Track) From "Spirit of the Times" (S.T.), 1872 2 42 Clippings (Track) From "Spirit of the Times" (S.T.), 1872 2 42 Clippings (Track) From "Spirit of the Times" (S.T.), 1872 2 42 Clippings (Track) From "Spirit of the Times" (S.T.), 1872 2 42 Clippings (Track) From "Spirit of the Times" (S.T.). No notation, 1872 2 42 Clippings (Track) From "Spirit of the Times" (S.T.). No notation. poem "Larry O'Dee", 1872 2 42 Clipping. To the Kansas City Times. "Scorching Reno". An article signed by "An Army Officer", excoriating Reno's report of the battle of '76 2 42 Clippings. Account and poem re Fred Benteen's Antelope hunt. Also, a poem "Brave Benteen". Also, a poem, "Benteen". Notes in ink by B 2 42 Clippings. "General Sherman's Advice" (to young officers) Also, two poems 2 42 Clippings. Includes a parody by B. after Pope, a burlesque upon Major Merril (7th) and standard others 2 42 Clippings Miscellaneous 2 42 Clippings. Poems. At the top of one: "A Reminiscence", B has written in ink: "The most perfect poem in the English language!" 2 42 Clippings. "Indian Traditions" and "The United State Indian Commission. B wrote in ink: "Wyncoop on Indians" 2 42 Clippings. "The Indian War". Above the title B has written in ink: "96-97" Keim-Cor. N.Y. Herald" and in the left lower corner: "Wyncoop is hunting a better berth than the one he threw up.'quien Sabe'?" 2 42 Clippings. Also: "General Sheridan-moves to Fort Cobb". Also: "Letter from Gen. Sheridan to Gen. Sherman." Continued-underlinings and note by B. in ink, 1868 2 42 Clippings, Also, by Keim, "The Indian War", dispatch dated December 19, 1868, but clipping dated in print. Notes in ink by B, January 5, 1869 2 42 Clippings. "The Indian War". Also poem: "Burial of Grant." Notations in ink by B 2 42 Clippings. "The Indian War", Also, "News from Custer (Washita Battle). Report of General Custer. Notations by B. in ink 2 42 Clippings. Also "Extent of the Oceans. (Some earlier penciling (evidently CW) appears on the page not covered by the later added clippings. Also: "The Battle of the Washita" This is the famous account of the Battle written by the General. It was sent to his friend, who published it, and that resulted in the well-known "show down" between Custer and FWB. 2 42 Clippings. Conclusion of "The Battle of the Washita". Investigation into the death of Hamilton (Washita) demanded. Also: Leut. Gen.'s First Order (mil Dir. of Mo. 1869), Military News. (In the centre of this page appears one vignette of the 7th Cavalry Insigne, with his name, done in ink by the General.), 1869 2 42 This page is covered with "doodling" by B, in pencil & ink 2 42 Inside of back cover: Apparently there was first pasted an illustration from Petersons Magazine for 1864, sketch entitled "chased by the Loves". Above it is written in pencil by B "Old Fort Hays, Kansas, below an undecipherable line due to over-pasting. About the border are the inevitable of his regiment, and various sums. Over and about it are set in ink the comments of the General. It is in ink the comments of the General. Superimposed over all is one sheet of a "Kiowa Dictionary" set forth in the General's hand in ink, including his Indian Soubriquet" June 19th, 1866 2 42 DESCRIPTION OF FOUR PAGES OF THE SCRAPBOOK THAT CANNOT BE DEFINITELY LOCATED AS TO SEQUENCE IN THE VOLUME 2 42 Clippings. (CW) Raid of the 10th MO. Cavalry. Plus items relating to the death of Col. Cornyn. Also, one 50cent bill of Confederate Currency. In the upper right margin, copied in ink by B, an extract from Col. Cornyn's report of B's participation in battle of Iuka 2 42 One-page holograph, signed, receipt by General G.M. Dodge of confiscated CSA funds delivered to him by Maj. Benteen. Clippings. An attempt to murder Col Benteen in Georgia, June 22, 1863 2 42 Official Print. Circular (No. 15) by Command of Gen. Terry regarding treatment for epizootic in animals. Also one-page holograph letter, signed, dated, from Gen. Hurlbut to Gen. Smith announcing sending of Cavalry Regt. (Benteens). In margin, note in ink by B. Also, attached and much faded, an autograph of P.H. Sheridan, Genl. USA. In lower left corner, in ink, by B. the following: "Sheridan, Sheridan, Cavalry Sheridan, him of the horse & Sabre I sing!", 10/29/75 July 28, 1864 2 42 Onepage holograph letter, signed to Col Benteen from Genl. Wilson. Also, card superimposed with salutation; Alfred Gibbs; (Genl.) Maj. 7th Cavalry. Also, superimposed, clipping. Announcement of death of Carrie E., daughter of Kate L. and Fredrick W. Benteen, age one year, eight mo. Also, poem, and editorial comment on debate: Capt. Burdett vs Col. Phillips, October 28, 1865 oversized_folder Request oversized_folder 1A Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, Battle of Washita - Attack on Black Kettle's Cheyenne Camp, 1868 December 26 Includes notations "Sock it to them Arty!", "Where's my bowl of blood?", and "Cook, How high ish dot! (?) ... Faust Mephistopheles. Margharita! Mag!...the horse & sabres, I sing!"
9. E. A. Brininstool This section is comprised generally of letters exchanged between E.A. Brininstool, writer and newspaper reporter of Los Angeles, California, and certain descendants of General Benteen. Associated correspondence is also included. All letters are typed, and no typing appears on the reverse of the sheets listed. Signatures are in ink, as signed. box folder Request box 3 2 Los Angeles Calif. 2 sheets. To Major F.W. Benteen from E.A. Briminstool. Signed, April 25, 1929 3 2 Atlanta, Georgia 2 sheets. To E.A. Briminstool from F.W. Briminstool from F.W. Benteen, Maj. U.S.A. Retired. Signed. This is a copy. Written in ink at top of first sheet: "Read by me: Wm. R. Dashiell, Col. Retired. Read by me: Staff Ggt. H. Short, U.S.A.", January 28, 1930 3 2 Atlanta. 2 sheets (copy of above letter) written in ink in upper left corner of first sheet "Copy no. 2". No other markings-no signature, January 28, 1930 3 2 Washington, D.C. Two sheets. From W.V. Ghent to E.A. Brininstool. Signed. Comments in pencil and ink, evidently by Mr. Brininstool, February 17, 1930 3 2 Los Angeles. One sheet. To Major F.W. Benteen from E.A. Brininstool. Signed, November 27, 1932 3 2 Atlanta. One sheet. To E.A. Brininstool from F.W. Benteen (Major) copy, typed signature, March 2, 1933 3 2 Washington D.C. One sheet. To Mr. Falconer from W.J. Ghent. Marginal note, underlining and "copy in ink in margin. Typed signature, June 5, 1933 3 2 San Francisco, California. One sheet. To E.A. Brininstool from Robert E. Strahorn. Copy, so identified by typed note with explanation evidently by F.A.B. Typed signature, July 31, 1933 3 2 Los Angeles. One sheet. To Col. F.W. Benteen from E Brininstool. Signed, February 16, 1934 3 2 Hollywood, California. Postal card. To Colonel Benteen from E.A. Brininstool. Signed, November 20, 1934 3 2 Binghampton, New York. Two sheets. To Colonel Fredrick W. Benteen from Lt. Col. Floyd D. McSean. Signed, January 8, 1935 3 2 Los Angeles. One sheet. To Col. F.W. Benteen from E.A. Brininstool. Signed, September 26, 1936 3 2 Hollywood, California. Two sheets. To Col. F.W. Benteen from E.A. Brininstool. Signed, October 12, 1938 3 2 Hollywood. One sheet. To Col. F.W. Benteen from E.A. Brininstool. Signed, June 20, 1942 3 2 Los Angeles. Two sheets. To Mrs. Anita Benteen from E.A. Brininstool. Signed, August 17, 1949 3 2 Los Angeles One sheet. To Mrs. Benteen from E.A. Brininstool. Signed, August 23, 1949 3 2 Los Angeles. Two sheets. To Miss Benteen from E.A. Brininstool. Signed, August 30, 1949 3 2 Los Angeles. One sheet. To Miss Benteen from E.A. Brininstool. Signed, September 1, 1949 3 2 Los Angeles. One sheet. To Miss Benteen from E.A. Brininstool. Signed, September 9, 1949 3 2 Los Angeles. One sheet. To Miss Benteen from E.A. Brininstool. Signed, September 15, 1949 3 2 Manila envelope, War Department official, dated, November 15, 1938
It originally contained copies of letters to Mr. Brininstool, refusing rights to publish the General's letters to Goldin, listed herein. In it have been placed five envelopes numbered to correspond with contents as given in this listing, one stamped and self-addressed envelope, unused, and one envelope, post-marked Los Angeles, Calif, December 5, 1951, addressed by Mr. Brininstool to Miss Anita Benteen. The contents of this envelope cannot be identified with any of the material in the collection.
