Situation Report Sent to General Colby
1891
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This is document pertains to: Correspondence Between Military Officers Regarding Wounded Knee Tragedy. November 24, 1890 to January 24, 1891.
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[Completed telegraph form]The Western Union Telegraph Company
To General L. W. Colby
Rushville.
The satisfactory condition of affairs of yesterday is confirmed this morning so far the directions
given the Indians by General Miles has been complied with and they have manifested
willingness to further compli with the law and regulations and given evidences
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of their desire that permanent peace may be established These assurances are confirmed by the
Chiefs who are now having a long talk with the General and Col Pierce. The General has
informed [me?] again that there is no necessity of delaying troops. [But?] as
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the troops are still here my advice is for you to use your own discretion if you wish to hold the
thirteen [companies?] will keep you [posted?]
W [Hardy?]
This primary source comes from the Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
National Archives Identifier: 285057
Full Citation: Situation Report Sent to General Colby; 1891; Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Record Group 75. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/situation-report-sent-to-general-colby, April 27, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.