Newberry Library - To Henry E. Alvord, Benjamin Henry Grierson outgoing correspondence, April 12, 1869

To Henry E. Alvord, Benjamin Henry Grierson outgoing correspondence, April 12, 1869

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Title To Henry E. Alvord, Benjamin Henry Grierson outgoing correspondence, April 12, 1869

Creator Grierson, Benjamin Henry, 1826-1911

Date April 12, 1869

Place Oklahoma--Fort Sill, Texas, Texas--Fort Concho, Texas--Fort Davis

Language English

Subjects Frontier and pioneer life, Indians of North America, United States

Description Volunteer military officer during the Civil War, organizer of the U.S. Army Tenth Cavalry in 1866, commander of various Western army posts and active in opening the Western frontier until retirement in 1890. Grierson’s papers consist of correspondence (including over a hundred letters to his wife, Alice Kirk Grierson), documents such as orders, reports and maps and other military material, as well as personal miscellany relating to his service in the Western Territories. Microfilm copy available in the Newberry Library.

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User-Contributed Transcription Head Quarters Dist In.Ter.Camp Witchita Witchita Mts.April 12th 1869Captain H.E. Alvord10th U.S. CavalryCaptainHaving reported in person to the District Commander for instructions, in compliance with orders placing you on special duty at these Headquarters - You are hereby directed to acquaint yourself with the strength, habits, and condition of all Indian Tribes belonging within the limits of this command and to become acquainted with the personel of the

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Archival Collection Title Edward E. Ayer Collection, Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection, Benjamin Henry Grierson papers

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Call Number VAULT Ayer MS 3039 Box 1 Folder 27

BibID 991343308805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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