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Crook (camp near Big Spring) to soldiers of the Kanawha Brigade
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July 30, 1863 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Says farewell to the 3rd Brigade, 4th Division, 14th Army Corps.
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Crook (Fort Fetterman) to George A. Custer
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February 27, 1876 |
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1 letter (1 page) Refers to Custer’s letter of 25th; reports Gen. Reynolds will leave in couple of days with cavalry and infantry to
operate against Sioux in Big Horn country. Cannot determine in advance what Reynolds’ moves will be. Has no letter from Terry.
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R. Williams (Omaha, Neb.) to Crook
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May 19, 1876 |
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1 letter (1 page) Refers to delivery and execution of orders for the arrest of Reynolds and Moore. Comments on news regulations from the Adjutant General
regarding department funds. Has heard nothing official about Indian troubles in the Black Hills, but says newspapers are filled with accounts.
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Crook (Fort Fetterman) to Command Officer, Ft. Laramie
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May 27, 1876 |
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1 letter (1 page) States two more companies of infantry ordered report to Laramie. Requests their disposition to given protection to travel.
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R. Williams (Omaha, Neb.) to Crook
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June 5, 1876 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Reports arrival of Dr. McGillicuddy. Refers to disposition of troops for Sioux campaign. Has heard of Indian troubles,
and new congressional bill for another conference with Indians. Has no doubt Crook will be able to handle hostiles.
Reports Col. Ludington’s transfer to Pacific coast.
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R. Williams (Omaha, Neb.) to Crook
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June 7, 1876 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Reports that order have been given for repair of telegraph. Details arrival of various troops at Cheyenne.
Says Col. Carr anxious to use Pawnees as scouts. Has telegraphed Chicago for permission.
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W. Merritt (in camp in Black Hills) to Crook
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October 8, 1876 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Acknowledges receipt of two dispatches. Says troop movement will start as soon as possible. Complains of poor
quality of grass, and condition of cavalry horses. Discusses details of proposed march on Red Cloud agency.
Disagrees on details of country; sends sketch map of probably route.
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Ranald MacKenzie (Camp Robinson, Neb.) to Crook
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October 13, 1876 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Reports probable location of two Indian camps, Crazy Horse, and Sens Arc; says Cheyennes are thinking of uniting on Togue river. Believes many Indians will stay out this winter.
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W. Merritt (in camp at the Ponds) to Crook
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October 22, 1876 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Describes probable route of three columns toward Red Cloud agency. Hopes horses will hold out. Expects to reach Red Cloud on morning of 24th.
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Robert E. Strahorn (Camp Robinson, Neb.) to Mrs. Crook (Oakland, Md.)
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February 4, 1877 |
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1 letter (9 pages) Sends latest of his Tribune letters. Describes mustering out of Indian scouts, and
their loyalty to Crook. Comments at length of court-martial of Moore and Reynolds. Refers to letter in Omaha Bee
about Stanton. Has hopes Crazy Horse and hostiles may be brought in peacefully; hears conflicting reports from their
villages. (Note from Col. Stanton included: comments on Moore-Reynolds case.)
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Ranald MacKenzie (Camp Robinson, Neb.) to John G. Bourke (Ft. Laramie, Wyoming Territory)
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March 29, 1877 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Comments on horse thieves and cattle thieves. Is wearing out his men and horses on details after such thieves. Wants Laramie to do more work.
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Ranald MacKenzie (Camp Robinson, Neb.) to John G. Bourke (Ft. Laramie, Wyoming Territory)
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April 4, 1877 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Passes on news from Cheyenne who has come in from Cheyenne camp. Hears Cheyennes are thinking of coming in to agency, and have
parted from Sioux. Says Sitting Bull might come in to Missouri river agency. Locates Sitting Bull’s camp. News confirmed Sioux Andian.
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Ranald MacKenzie (Camp Robinson, Neb.) to John G. Bourke (Ft. Laramie, Wyoming Territory)
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April 9, 1877 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Transmits two letters from Capt. P. D. Vroom. Asks for orders on forage supply question raised by Vroom. Has no knowledge of Vroom’s
movements. Complains that room retains nine wagons when two would be ample. Could use the extra seven on the road.
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Henry Heth (Georgetown, S.C.) to Crook
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June 14, 1883 |
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1 letter (1 page) Congratulates Crook on success of Apache campaign. Says he deserved promotion. Refers to Civil War episode at Lewisburg.
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Franz Sigel (New York, N.Y.) to Crook
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June 18, 1883 |
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1 letter (1 page) Congratulates Crook on masterly raid. Has written a piece about it in German.
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Crook (Prescott, Ariz.) to Emmett Crawford
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November 15, 1883 |
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1 letter (1 page) Refers to Circular No. 5 issued by Crawford. Points out that anything put into print can become ammunition for unfriendly
whites, that personal influence and careful management are most important to avoid troubles.
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Crook (Prescott, Ariz.) to Emmett Crawford
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December 1, 1883 |
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1 letter (1 page) Refers to action of turning over Indian convicted of murder to relatives of dead squaw. Doubts that principle of Indian justice extends to murder.
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Crook (Fort Bowie, Ariz.) to John Pope (Presidio, San Francisco)
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November 19, 1885 |
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1 letter (8 pages) Quotes from report of a spy kept in Mexico to report on the movements of Indians. Elaborates on difficulties
of surprising Apaches, especially when the Indians are sided by the Mexicans. Reports Wirt Davis leaves for
Mexico with 1st battalion of Scouts on 21st, and Crawford leaves next week with 2nd battalion.
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Marion Maus (camp 7 miles north of Nacori) to Cyrus Roberts
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January 23, 1886 |
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1 letter (7 pages) Has found Lt. Faison with part of trains. Comments on death of Lt. Crawford. Complains of attitude of Mexicans
toward Apache scouts. Says Mexicans know nothing of treaty, have been living on trade with hostiles.
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Marion F. Maus (Camp Guadaloupe Canyon) to Cyrus Roberts
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February 6, 1886 |
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1 letter (16 pages) Reports plans for bringing hostiles in. Gives details of encounter with Mexicans on January 11 near Arras river.
Will move tomorrow to camp south of San Bernardino. Describes meeting with Geronimo.
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J.C. Breckinridge (Chicago, Ill.) to Crook
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March 17, 1887 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Asks for character reference as officer.
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William M. Wherry (Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. ) to Crook (Omaha, Neb.)
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April 27, 1887 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Has read Crook’s “Resume of Operations Against Apache Indians.” Expresses full confidence in Crook’s actions, regrets attitude of press, and misunderstanding of superior officers.
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Crook (Chicago, Ill.) to L.W.V. Kennon
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December 29, 1888 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Refers to his position at battle of Fisher's Hill.
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Crook (Chicago, Ill.) to L.W.V. Kennon
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January 28, 1889 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Refers to enclosed letter not included and question of examining documents in Washington. Has tried to
get B & O pass for Kennon, but is not sure of success. Has returned from Texas.
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Crook (Chicago, Ill.) to L.W.V. Kennon
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January 28, 1889 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Sends pass from B & O. Suggests getting pass to Lynohburg through Gen. Dandy.
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Crook (Chicago, Ill.) to L.W.V. Kennon
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March 1, 1889 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges letters. Says Forsyth knows of no one present at meeting of Grant and Sheridan in the Valley.
Hopes Kennon has Crook’s memoirs via Corbin by now.
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Crook (Chicago, Ill.) to L.W.V. Kennon
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April 22, 1889 |
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1 letter (1 page) Refers cryptically to “the matter Burke interviewed you on.” Expects to go to New York for celebration.
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Crook (Chicago, Ill.) to L.W.V. Kennon
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May 4, 1889 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Thinks it best to let Bourke handle Apache business, he being well informed on subject. Has talked to Gen.
Hayes about publication of Kennon’s history. Hayes thinks war articles are too common to be in demand.
Hopes to go on inspection trip with Secretary of War and Schofield, and may go to Sioux country.
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Crook (Chicago, Ill.) to L.W.V. Kennon
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May 14, 1889 |
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1 letter (1 page) Advises Kennon to finish his work. Will be glad to have Bourke with Indian commission. Has no further
information about magazine outlets for Kennon’s writing.
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Crook (Chicago, Ill.) to L.W.V. Kennon
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May 20, 1889 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Advises how Bourke can get on Indian commission. Cannot hope to locate pictures among many boxes of material
in storage. Thinks Bourke could get them from Cushing. Has little help of Sioux Commission success.
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Crook (Pine Ridge Agency) to L.W.V. Kennon
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June 14, 1889 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Refers to Kennon’s and Bourke’s writing problems. Finds Indian councils very slow and aggravating. Indians unwilling to agree or make up their minds.
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Crook (Crow Creek Agency) to L.W.V. Kennon
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July 8, 1889 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Finds council with Indians disagreeable, and unfair to the Indians.
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Crook (Chicago, Ill.) to L.W.V. Kennon
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October 12, 1889 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Has returned from hunt. Says Indian Commission has not met to draw up final report. Has letter from Secretary
of War asking about proposed Apache reservation in North Carolina. Hopes the proposal will lead to joint visit to Shenandoah Valley.
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Crook (Chicago, Ill.) to L.W.V. Kennon
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October 28, 1889 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Cannot determine when he will get to Washington. Leaves for Leavenworth in afternoon. Still hopes to visit North Carolina to examine proposed Apache reservation.
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Crook (Chicago, Ill.) to L.W.V. Kennon
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November 8, 1889 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Has returned from Ft. Lewis, Colo. Will try to get Kennon a detail with Capt. Ray. Regrets Commission has not
yet met, thus postponing Washington and Shenandoah trip. Thinks Gen. Hayes would know more about Opequan than
he. Suggests Kennon’s long stay in Washington is causing adverse comment.
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Crook (Chicago, Ill.) to L.W.V. Kennon
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November 13, 1889 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Has arranged for two months leave for Kennon. Cannot come to Washington on Apache business unless asked. Roberts has suggested Overturf for information on Valley Campaign.
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Crook (Chicago, Ill.) to L.W.V. Kennon
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November 20, 1889 |
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1 letter (1 page) Says Commission has determined probable time for visit to Washington, and urged Secretary of War to have certain
chiefs to Washington. Will probably be up before Congress convenes. Has had attack similar to one in Boston in 1887.
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Crook (Chicago, Ill.) to L.W.V. Kennon
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January 12, 1890 |
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1 letter (1 page) Has understanding with Guy Howard that Apaches should make only one move, but if not, have them at Ft. Sill
before end of March. Wants copy of Chiricahua report as soon as available. Is feeling better.
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Crook (Chicago, Ill.) to L.W.V. Kennon
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January 21, 1890 |
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1 letter (1 page) Thinks Ft. Lewis should be abandoned. Expects to leave for Ft. Reno Indian Territory on 24th, for two weeks.
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Crook (Chicago, Ill.) to L.W.V. Kennon
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February 3, 1890 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Has been delayed on Ft. Reno trip, but leaves tonight. Refers to Gen. Miles’ “four year old Chestnut” on the Apache affair and
surrender of Geronimo. Has sent reply as special to Chicago Herald. Comments on Hoar’s resolution to
gather all documents in the case. Thinks Gatewood’s testimony would be very important, and that Bourke could help through his Boston friends.
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Crook (Okache Station, I.T.) to L.W.V. Kennon
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February 5, 1890 |
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1 letter (1 page) Will reach Reno tomorrow, and visit Sill. Comments on Miles’ “Literary Bureau” and the misleading statements
on the Apache campaign by Miles. Would like to come to Washington to testify in the matter.
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Crook (Chicago, Ill.) to L.W.V. Kennon
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February 17, 1890 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Asks whether Kennon has received railroad pass. Comments on Gen. Miles and his “Literary Bureau” arranging for all credit
for Apache surrender. Suggests that no mention be made of Miles’ jealousy, but simply state facts to make point clear.
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Crook (Chicago, Ill.) to L.W.V. Kennon (Washington D.C.)
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February 18, 1890 |
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1 letter (1 page) “Go ahead but wait putting your report until you receive my letter of today.”
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O.O. Howard (Governor's Island, NYC) to Crook (Chicago, Ill.)
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March 1, 1890 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Refers to Chiricahua relocation bill. Has seen the Secretary of War and others. Doubts that objections of “Pacific”
general would hurt bill. Hopes some judicious newspaper publicity will help. Doubts stand of congressman Perkins.
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