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DeBenneville Randolph Keim was born January 1, 1841 to John H. and Martha Elizabeth Randolph Keim. A native of Reading, Pennsylvania, Keim became a correspondent for the New York Herald during the American Civil War. After the war, Keim continued to report to the Herald from the American Plains. His experiences would be compiled in his book, “Sheridan’s Troopers on the Borders: A Winter Campaign on the Plains.”

Keim was sent by President Ulysses S. Grant as a special agent to the U.S. consulates in China, Asia, Eygpt, and South America in 1970.

During this time Keim was believed to come into possession of a copy of a decree from the government of China concerning the Tientsin Massacre. The translated document was published by the New York Herald on June 18, 1871.

Keim's works include:

“Sherman: A Memorial in Art, Oratory and Literature.”

“Sheridan’s Troopers on the Borders: A Winter Campaign on the Plains.”

"Handbook Of Official And Social Etiquette And Public Ceremonials At Washington."

References

[http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=91566 Devlin, Ron. "Work by far-ranging Reading journalist gives insight into history", Reading Eagle. 5/12/2008]