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Guide to the A.C. Beckwith Collection

 Collection — Box: 281
Identifier: H70-76

Scope and Content

Two letters from A.C. Beckwith, of Cheyenne, to his nephew. The letters are dated March 29, 1868 and April 15, 1868. The letters include brief descriptions of Cheyenne and the region. A reference is also made to the Fetterman Massacre of December, 1866. Beckwith wrote that he was at Fort Phil Kearny at the time and helped bury the slain soldiers.

Dates

  • 1868

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Extent

1 folder

Abstract

Two letters from A.C. Beckwith, of Cheyenne, to his nephew which include brief descriptions of Cheyenne and the region, a referenceto the Fetterman Massacre. Beckwith was at Fort Phil Kearny at the time and helped bury the slain soldiers.

Arrangement

Chronological

Acquisition Information

Donated prior to 1970

Processing Information

Processed by Curtis Greubel. Finding aid last updated in 2002. Finding encoded in 2022.

Title
Guide to the A.C. Beckwith Collection, 1868
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Curtis Greubel
Date
© 2022
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Repository Details

Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository

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