[MILITARY] William Badger (1826-1897) was born in Gilmanton, NH, son of William Badger who was the governor of New Hampshire. He mustered in Company D, of the Fourth Infantry Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteers on Sept. 18, 1861 as a captain. He was dismissed from service, but later exonerated and commissioned as a colonel of the regiment. However, there not being enough men he could not be mustered in. He later served in the regular army as a captain in the 10th Regiment of the New Hampshire Militia, and then with the 6th United States Infantry.Often stationed in Indian territory, he was later brevetted a captain for "gallant and meritorious services during the war."His enlistment with state the state militia ended on April 20, 1866. That same year he was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the 6th U.S. Infantry. He became a quartermaster with the 6th, and eventually was located at Ft. Buford and Ft. Lincoln, Dakota Territory,during the height of the Indian Wars. He was Quartermaster at Ft. Lincoln when Custer's 7th Cavalry was stationed there, and personally associated with Gen. Custer. 1877 document where Badger sends $924. Not signed by Badger. About 81/2 x 5 in. VG

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