Custer, George A. (George Armstrong), 1839-1876
Person
Dates
- Existence: 18391205 - 18760625
Biographical / Historical
George A. Custer (1839-1876) was an American cavalry officer.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Edward G. Granger Papers
Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.56
Scope and Contents
The Edward G. Granger Papers consist of a diary and scrapbook created by Granger, as well as Civil War letters written during Granger’s enlistment in the Union Army, portraits, and newspaper clippings regarding the extended family. Included within the diary, the first portion (November 29, 1858 – February 20, 1859) was written while Granger was attending Michigan Agricultural College, and discusses classes, work assignments, daily routine, and recreation. The second portion (January 1, 1860...
Dates:
1845 - 2010
Edwin R. Havens papers
Collection
Identifier: 00016
Scope and Contents
The Edwin Havens papers consist of letters and diaries written by Havens while serving in the Seventh Michigan Cavalry during the Civil War. The letters of 1862 concern the training period of the regiment at Camp Kellogg, Grand Rapids, Michigan. In February of 1863, the regiment was sent to Washington, D.C., and was later involved in campaigns at Gettysburg, Richmond, Petersburg, and the Shenandoah Valley. Havens' letters contain details of important battles, as well as the...
Dates:
1838 - 1926