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

File — Box: 1, Folder: 31

Identifier: 62966

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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

Creation: 01/01/1873-12/31/1899

Creator

From the Collection: Hein, O.L. (Otto Louis), 1847- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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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).