The Diary of Captain Frank Baldwin, 1876

File — Box: 1, Volume: 5

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Frank Baldwin, a captain in the Fifth Infantry, was General Nelson Miles' right hand man, a capable officer who played a prominent role in the chase after Sitting Bull's Sioux following the Battle of the Little Bighorn. His diary spans 6 November to 19 December 1876, and reveals a dedicated man who worked to carry out the commands of his general while showing concern for the welfare of his men.

Dates

1876

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