Oliver Howe papers, 1877-1878.

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Oliver Howe papers, 1877-1878.

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Two letters dated Fort Ellis. Montana Territory, 1877 Nov 11 and 1878 Jan 5, to Samuel Howe, Ashton, Ill., describing Oliver Howe's experiences at the battle of Snake Creek (also known as the battle of Bear Paw) during the 1877 Nez Perce campaign, and describing garrison life at Fort Ellis. Also includes map by Charles Quillon drawn 1877 Oct 20, showing the Snake Creek battlefield and the positions of the opposing forces during the battle.

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Montana State University (Bozeman, Mont.). Library

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Montana State University (Bozeman, Mont.). Library

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Howe, Oliver R.

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Oliver R. Howe was a trooper in Company H, Second U.S. Cavalry, stationed at Fort Ellis, Montana, 1877-1878. From the guide to the Oliver R. Howe Papers, 1877-1878, (Montana State University-Bozeman Library, Merrill G Burlingame Special Collections) Trooper, Company H, Second U.S. Cavalry, stationed at Fort Ellis, Mont. 1877-1878. From the description of Oliver Howe papers, 1877-1878. (Montana State University Bozeman Library). WorldCat record id: 42929871 ...