Benjamin Hardin Helm was an American politician, attorney, and Confederate brigadier general. A son of Kentucky governor John L. Helm, he was born in Bardstown, Kentucky. He attended the Kentucky Military Institute and the West Point Military Academy and then studied law at the University of Louisville and Harvard University. He served as a state legislator and the state's attorney in Kentucky. Helm was offered the position of Union Army paymaster by his brother-in-law, President Abraham Lincoln, a position which he declined. Helm joined the Confederate States Army. As a brigadier general, Helm commanded the 1st Kentucky Brigade, more commonly known as The Orphan Brigade.
Mesilla Mesilla, March 20, 1862. Captain HELM, Commanding Arizona Guards: Str: I learn from Lieut. J. J. Jackson that the Indians have been in to your post for the purpose…
Mesilla Mesilla, March 20, 1862. Captain HELM, Commanding Arizona Guards: Str: I learn from Lieut. J. J. Jackson that the Indians have been in to your post for the purpose…
[Inclosure 16.] Mr. Lord to Mr. Helm. United States Consulate, Ningpo, September 27, 1872. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your communications, dated the 20th and 23d instant;…