Engagement Between United States Troops And Sioux Indians. Letter From The Secretary Of War, Transmitting Information Relating To An Engagement Between The United States Troops And The Sioux Indians Near Fort Laramie.

DAVIS, JEFFERSON [SECRETARY OF WAR]

Publication: Government Printing Office, 1855, Washington

First edition. 8vo. String-tied printed wrappers, housed in a quarter cloth and boards binder, 27 pp. This is House Document No. 63, 33rd Congress, 2nd Session, February 8, 1855. Correspondence is provided relating to an engagement that took place near Fort Laramie on the 19th of August, 1854, between a detachment of United States troops and Sioux Indians. On August 19, 1854, east of Fort Laramie, Nebraska Territory, in present-day Goshen County, Wyoming, a small detachment of soldiers entered a large Sioux encampment to arrest a man accused of killing a migrant's cow, although such matters by treaty were to be handled by the US Indian agent. After one of the soldiers fatally shot Chief Mat ó Wayúhi (Conquering Bear), the Sichangu Lakotas returned fire and killed 29 soldiers, Lieutenant John Grattan, and a civilian interpreter. Fine condition with titles stamped in white on the front cover.

Inventory Number: 52887