Correspondence Undated ca.1873-99., 01/01/1873-12/31/1899

File — Box: 1, Folder: 31

Identifier: 62966

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

Otto L. Hein papers include correspondence and photographs documenting the career of this Indian fighter, military attache at European courts, and commandant at West Point (1897-1901), the author of "Memories of Long Ago" (1925), an autobiography as valuable for its recall of choice rumor and gossip as for its recital of events. Included in the collection are a controversial 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

01/01/1873-12/31/1899

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.75 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/12/03

Container Summary

Miscellaneous correspondence. Includes a response to verbal attacks made against the Commandant of Cadets (probably Hein: although his name is never mentioned, the letter refers to the present Commandant appointed in 1897).