Correspondence 1889., 03/02/1889-11/14/1889

File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Identifier: 62938

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Otto L. Hein papers include correspondence and photographs documenting the career of this soldier, military attache at European courts, commandant at West Point (1897-1901), and author of "Memories of Long Ago" (1925), an autobiography. Included in the collection is an account of Custer's actions at the Little Big Horn, written by an officer on the scene shortly before and after the battle, as well as letters from such notables as Theodore Roosevelt, Douglas MacArthur, and officer-author Charles S. King.

Dates

03/02/1889-11/14/1889

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.75 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/12/03

Container Summary

Correspondence regarding Hein's tour of duty as Military Attache of the U.S. legations in Vienna, Rome, Berlin, St. Petersburg, Paris, and London. Includes Hein's orders and a letter from Secretary of State Thomas F. Bayard.