Troop Movements
11/24/1890
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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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R[u?] 27 MC S 80 Paid Govt
Pine Ridge Agency SD via Rushville Neb 455 Nov 24 O
Chicago 24
Genl John R. Brooke, Comdg D.P.
[e?]ight troops seventh cavalry and a battery from fort Riley have been ordered to Rushville to
Report to you they are accompanied by one hundred and thirty nine mules and you will have to
fill out the transportation by the Best means in your power
(2)
Improvising a pack train if practicable with the means at your disposal.
By command of Maj Gen Miles
R Williams
Asst Adjt GenlThis primary source comes from the Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
National Archives Identifier:
285040Full Citation: Troop Movements; 11/24/1890; Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Record Group 75. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/troop-movements, May 2, 2024]