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Louis McLane Hamilton collection, 1867-1869

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Title Louis McLane Hamilton collection, 1867-1869

Date 1867-1869

Subjects Cavalry pioneer troops, Cheyenne Indians, United States, Washita Campaign, 1868-1869

Description Ms. copy of 7th Cavalry resolution cataloged separately as Ayer MS 208.

Summary Correspondence, extracts of reports, printed obituaries and resolutions, newspaper clippings, 1867-1867, possibly collected by Benson John Lossing, concerning the life of Capt. Louis McLane Hamilton and his death at the Battle of Washita. Includes correspondence of Philip Hamilton (father) to Lossing, and Robert Mayhew West (forwarding copy of 7th Cavalry resolution on Hamilton's death to the Poughkeepsie Daily Eagle); ms. extracts from Custer's July 6, 1867, order praising Hamilton's actions; printed obituaries from New York newspapers; a printed copy of the West letter and accompanying resolution; and a newspaper articles containing Custer's report to Gen. W.T. Sherman on the battle.

Biographical/Historical Note Poughkeepsie, N.Y., native; grandson of Alexander Hamilton; Civil War veteran; and captain, 1866-1868, in the 7th U.S. Cavalry led by Col. George Armstrong Custer. On Nov. 27, 1868, Hamilton was killed in the 7th's encounter (Battle of Washita) with an encampment of Cheyenne near present-day Cheyenne, Okla.

Extent 0.1 linear feet (9 items in 1 folder)

Format Correspondence, Manuscripts, Obituaries, Resolutions

Archival Collection Title Edward E. Ayer Collection

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Call Number Ayer MS 356

BibID 140652

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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IIIF Resource Type Manifest

Filename 991406528805867_Ayer_MS_356

Unique Identifier NL11IGZ8

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