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Hunting for Big Foot, part 3: 25 December 1890.
Big Foot has had time enough to reach the Bad Lands, but was not there this morning nor had his trail been found by Henry. –Brig. Gen. J. R. Brooke This day 125 years ago… as Christmas Day dawned over … Continue reading
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Hunting for Big Foot, part 2: 24 December 1890.
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
Captain Edmond Gustave Fechét, 8th Cavalry – Capture and Death of Sitting Bull
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
Sam Russell
Army at Wounded Knee 