2022-07 Raynors HCA Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/16/2022
MATHEY, Edward G. (1837-1915), On May 17, 1876, he departed with 7th Cavalry to participate in the Sioux expedition. From June 22 he commanded the pack train accompanying the 7th Cavalry and on June 25-26 he was in the hilltop fight on the Little Big Horn River. He returned to Fort Lincoln September 26. Engaged in the 1877 campaign against Chief Joseph's band of Nez Perce. Promoted to Captain to rank from September 30, 1877, after the Snake Creek fight near the Bear Paw Mountains. Twice Document Signed “E.G. Mathey” as Captain 7th Cavalry, 2pp, April 1, 1878, requisitioning corn brooms. VG ... plus Document Signed “E.G. Mathey” as Captain 7th Cavalry, 2pp, February 9, 1878 confirming receipt of Two sets First Sergeants Chevrons and other items. VG.
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