The Godfrey Diary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn

Lieutenant Edward Settle Godfrey, commander of K Company of the 7th Cavalry, played a pivotal role in the defense of Reno and Benteen during the tumultuous events of June 25-26, 1876. His detailed diary chronicles the Yellowstone Expedition against the Sioux, offering insights into General Custer's demeanor leading up to the Battle of the Little Bighorn and the harrowing survival stories of the battalions. Additionally, Godfrey penned a widely-read article in 1892 for Century Magazine that further solidified his account of this significant historical event.