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Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Riley, Bennett, 1787-1853
Language:
English

Background

Scope and Content:

Includes letters thanking Riley for his assistance to the Santa Fe Company, 1829; bounty land certificate issued to Riley for his father's service during the Revolutionary War, 1838; invitations to public dinners in Riley's honor; an offer of a bounty for males captured or killed at Riley's post in Florida, 1841; letters and resolutions regarding presentations of swords and other commemoratives to Riley for his gallantry, service, and good conduct; two letters written to his parents by Bennett I. Riley while in military service, 1853; cadet appointment of Edward B. D. Riley, 1853; a letter and poem sent to Mrs. Bennett Riley on her husband's death; a letter to Edward B. D. Riley regarding a cane made by Bennett Riley; and biographical information on Bennett Riley. Also, eight military commissions of Bennett Riley, signed by various presidents and secretaries of war, 1820-1851.

Biographical / Historical:

Soldier. Distinguished himself during the War of 1812, in various Indian actions, and during the Mexican War. He served as military governor of California in 1849. Bennett I. and Edward B. D. Riley were two of Bennett Riley's children.

Indexed Terms

Names:
Boggs, Lillburn W., 1792-1860

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

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TERMS OF ACCESS:

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LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
1 Museum Court
Bufalo, NY 14216, United States
CONTACT:
716-873-9644 ex
library@buffalohistory.org