Bourke, John Gregory, 1846-1896

John Gregory Bourke was a United States Army officer and ethnologist. After serving in the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry during the Civil War, Bourke attended the United States Military Academy, graduating in 1869. While serving in the 3rd Cavalry he studied customs of American Indians of the Southwest and published works on Indian ethnology. The Garza War, 1891-1892, was a rebellion against Mexican president Porfirio Díaz by Mexicans living in Texas led by Catarino Garza. Bourke participated in efforts by the United States Army to supress Garzistas in Texas. In 1893, the 3rd Cavalry relocated to Fort Riley, Kansas.

From the description of Letters to John Gregory Bourke concerning the Garza War, 1893-1894. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80345843

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