With Custer in ’74 ~ Calhoun

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From the Western and Civil War research/reference library of Jerry Crandall

With Custer in ’74 ~ Diary of the Black Hills Expedition 

by James Calhoun, edited by Lawrence Frost

Condition; very good, minor shelf wear on dust jacket over hard cover

Autographed to Jerry from Larry Frost, see photos

Brigham Young University Press, 1979

As an officer of the 7th Cavalry and General Custer’s brother-in-law, James Calhoun served as Acting Assistant Adjutant General during the Custer-led Black Hills Expedition. The discovery of gold during the 1874 campaign, in the heart of Sioux territory, precipitated another rush on Indian domain – a rush that led to further bloody conflict. Calhoun’s diary offers insights and opinions of significant events as well as numerous letters, reports and dispatches of importance to the expedition.