Tag Archives: Cavalry

Hunting for Big Foot, part 2: 24 December 1890.

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Sam Russell

I fear to leave this vicinity in pursuit of Big Foot as he might turn north and commit depredations.–Maj. Gen. N. A. Miles This day 125 years ago… the hunt for Big Foot began in earnest as forces were directed … Continue reading →

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Captain Edmond Gustave Fechét, 8th Cavalry – Capture and Death of Sitting Bull

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Sam Russell

The fearless action of Captain Fechet and his command entitles them to great credit and the celerity of his movements showed the true soldierly spirit. –Major General Nelson A. Miles 125 years ago today Captain Edmond Gustave Fechét rode to the … Continue reading →

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G Troop, 7th Cavalry Regiment Muster Roll

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Sam Russell

Muster Roll of Captain Winfield S. Edgerly’s Troop G of the Seventh Regiment of Cavalry, Army of the United States, (Colonel James W. Forsyth,) from the 31st day of October, 1890 to the 31st day of December, 1890. [Names in bold are believed to have … Continue reading →

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