Merritt, Wesley, 1834-1910
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1834 - 1910
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
George Crook letters
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230323286]
Identifier: MSS SC 2396
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed letters. Two are dated 25 Sept. 1876 and the other is dated 1 Oct. 1876. All three were written at Ft. Laramie, Wyoming and addressed to Wesley Merritt, commander of the 5th Calvary. Crook orders the discharge of some scouts, advises that "California Joe" be made the Merritt's guide, and tells him how to attack Red Cloud's Dakota Indians.
Dates:
1876
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Philip Henry Sheridan letters
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230323294]
Identifier: MSS SC 2397
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed letters all written in May, June, and July of 1876 and sent from Chicago, Illinois. Six of the items were written to Wesley Merritt who was with the 9th cavalry and later commanded the 5th cavalry. Sheridan gives orders and suggestions relating to the campaign against the Indians.
Dates:
1876
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections