Autograph letter, signed by Zachary Taylor, future President of the United States, then in command of Fort Howard in what was the Michigan Territory, to Benjamin O'Fallon, Indian Agent, regarding Indian policy, mutual acquaintences, politics, allusions to dueling, and other matters.
The letter to Gen. Wool (WA MSS S-354) requests orders to buy equipment and clothing.
Subject (Name):
Jesup, Thomas Sidney, 1788-1860, Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862, United States. Army. Cavalry, 1st, United States. Army. Quartermaster Corps, and Wool, John Ellis, 1784-1869
Autograph letter, signed responding to Joseph Witherspoon Cooks interest in a Dakota Indian boy taken prisoner by the United States Army at the Battle of Summit Springs. Buffalo Bill discusses actions of United States soldiers and himself in the battle, c
Subject (Name):
Buffalo Bills Wild West Company
Subject (Topic):
Cheyenne Indians --Wars, 1868-1869. and Indian captivities --Colorado
United States. Army. Military Division of the Missouri Williams, Robert, fl. 1876
Published / Created:
1876 July 16
Call Number:
WA MSS S-1025 Un3124
Image Count:
2
Abstract:
General Crook planned an ambitious campaign against the Sioux Indians for the summer of 1876. In this dispatch, General Sheridan provides information on movements of hostile Indians, assignments and movements of United States troops, and availability of supplies and equipment.
Subject (Geographic):
Fort Fetterman (Wyo.) and Fort Laramie (Wyo.)
Subject (Name):
of the Missouri
Subject (Topic):
Cheyenne Indians, Dakota Indians, Indians of North America --Wars --1866-1895, and Ute Indians