Newberry Library - To Alice Kirk Grierson, Benjamin Henry Grierson outgoing correspondence, Apr. 16, Jun. 22, Jul. 9, 13, Sept. 17, 1875

To Alice Kirk Grierson, Benjamin Henry Grierson outgoing correspondence, Apr. 16, Jun. 22, Jul. 9, 13, Sept. 17, 1875

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Open book Alice Kirk Grierson, Benjamin Henry Grierson outgoing correspondence, Apr. 16, Jun. 22, Jul. 9, 13, Sept. 17, 1875

Title To Alice Kirk Grierson, Benjamin Henry Grierson outgoing correspondence, Apr. 16, Jun. 22, Jul. 9, 13, Sept. 17, 1875

Creator Grierson, Benjamin Henry, 1826-1911

Date Apr. 16, Jun. 22, Jul. 9, 13, Sept. 17, 1875

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 3/Dear A. Apl 16/75I have gotten over any stuffiness and soreness occasioned by the stage ride. But as to being well settled in my quarters that is still a debatable question. I will feel more settled after the ((Kislingberg?)) family move out and give us a little more space and air. I am at present occupying the warmer side of the Quarters and I do not suppose that Ben Sheppard is the greatest musician in the world. If however he astonishes enough to make lots of money that so far will be a success - at least to the Sheppard family providing he makes as he should a fair divide. Repairs - painting etc etc is ((now?)) accomplished as rapidly as is anticipated. I am aware of this by that excellent teacher experience. As there is or is to be an end to all things - sooner or later - everything will be put into good shape. I presume on the Fuller place - I am very glad it is to be so nice and comfortable - your ((Father?))sending a letter with a Dft and leaving the dft out was very like the play of Hamlet with Hamlet out. The Dft was a very important part of that letter. No doubt however it will turn up all right in due time. If it must be sent to me I will make the necessary endorsement and return at once - If you have not already forwarded the $500 note I gave John - I did not see any necessity to do so. If however you do send it - be sure that it is counted. I presume however that John ((after?) did do this, when he gave it up by writing it a note for my endorsement on the back upon which he wished to obtain $1000 from them in addition to ((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 14

BibID 991343308805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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