Letter Of The Secretary Of The Interior, Communicating, Information In Relation To The Late Indian Battle On The Washita River

O. H. BROWNING

Publication: Government Printing Office, 1869, Washington

First Editions. Disbound. Senate. 40th Congress, 3rd Session. Ex. Doc. No. 13. 38pp. Stapled. This collection of correspondence presents the background to the Washita battle, in which Custer lead a winter attack on the village of Chief Black Kettle, destroying the village and killing and capturing many. Letters from superintendent of Indian Affairs Thomas Murphy, Agents Wyncoop and Boone, and Lt. Gen. Sherman are included. The final letter from Murphy condemned the attack by Custer, and defends Black Kettle and other friendly chiefs. An important report. Near fine.

Inventory Number: 53106