Black Hills Expedition order and dispatch book, 1874Custer, George A. (George Armstrong), 1839-1876engReports to the Assistant Adj. Gen., Dept. of Dakota and orders signed by 1st Lt. James CalhounThe Black Hills Expedition, the 7th United States Cavalry commanded by Gen. Custer, under the authority of Gen. Terry, was to reconnoiter a route to the Black Hills and explore their interior. It left from Fort Hall July 2, 1874 and returned in August.Available on microfilm.