Official copy of general field order no. 3, 1873.

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Official copy of general field order no. 3, 1873.

1873

Official copy of general field order no. 3 (January 12, 1873) furnished to Brig. General John E. Ross, commander, Oregon volunteer militia, by order of Brig. General Frank Wheaton; prepared by Lt. Colonel John Q. Adams regarding the movement of military campsite and the deployment of troops in relationship to Modoc Indian positions in preparation for attack of the Indians.

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