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Military officer (1834-1898) who first fought during the American Civil War and later commanded soldiers during the Indian Campaigns and Great Sioux War against the Lakota and Northern Cheyenne. Benteen is best known for being in command of a battalion of the 7th U. S. Cavalry at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in late June 1876. Partly-printed DS, signed “F. W. Benteen,” one page, 8.5 x 3.5, June 17, 1878. Receipt from Fort Rice, Dakota Territory, for various uniform supplies including campaign hats, trousers, flannel shirts, woolen stockings, shoes, forage caps, and boots, signed at the conclusion in ink by Frederick W. Benteen as captain of the 7th Cavalry. Corner-mounted, matted, and framed with a portrait and nameplate to an overall size of 12.5 x 15.25. In fine condition.
The Collection of Dr. Joseph Matheu.
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