Custer, George A. (George Armstrong), 1839-1876
Person
Dates
- Existence: 18391205 - 18760625
Biographical / Historical
George A. Custer (1839-1876) was an American cavalry officer.
Found in 1 Record:
Richard Blake letters
Collection
Call Number: RH MS P32
Overview
Richard Blake was a sutler, or civilian provisioner, at Fort Wallace, Kansas, during the 1860s. He wrote several letters to relatives about life on the army post. Included with the letters were seven photographs made by a visitor to Fort Wallace, Dr. William A. Bell, who was the photographer for the Kansas Pacific Railway Expedition.
Dates:
1867 - 1868