Tag Archives: Pine Ridge Indian Reservation

Colonel Eugene A. Carr, 6th Cavalry, Commander’s Report of the Campaign

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Sam Russell

I found the Indians retiring, though still firing, and pursued them for some distance towards their camp, when as night was falling and they were fully repulsed and the policy was not to bring on an engagement, I returned. Colonel … Continue reading →

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Emma Cornelia Sickels – Heroine of Pine Ridge or Self-Promoter

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Sam Russell

Little Wound’s face grew black.  I could see the men tighten their Grasp upon their knives, and knew that my life was in the balance. Breaking from my general theme of this site, I have chosen to write about an … Continue reading →

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Henry’s Brunettes

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Sam Russell

Occasionally, a historical photograph surfaces from an old trunk in an attic that piques the interest of historians and enthusiasts alike.  Such was the case this month when a picture of ten non-commissioned officers of Troop G, 9th Cavalry, came … Continue reading →

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