Benteen, Frederick William, 1834-1898
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1834-08-24 - 1898-06-22
Biography
Frederick William Benteen was a military officer who first fought during the American Civil War.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Benteen-Goldin Papers, 1891-1896
Collection
Identifier: MC-1947-16
Scope and Contents
Letters from Benteen, senior captain under Custer in the 7th Cavalry at the Battle of Little Big Horn, to Theodore W. Goldin, a private in “G” troop at the same battle, criticizing Custer’s private live as well as his military tactics in battles.
Dates:
1891 - 1896