Letter from Camp Warner, 1866 Aug. 20.

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Letter from Camp Warner, 1866 Aug. 20.

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Letter from Camp Warner, Oregon, written by George Crook, Lt. Col. of the 23rd U.S. Infantry, to "My dear General" [Jefferson Columbus Davis], thanking the General for transporting Mrs. Crook, discussing the climate, and providing news regarding the Native Americans in the [Boise District.] He notes that the "Indians raid all over the country and give the impression among the citizens that they live in their midst which is a great mistake, for these Indians think nothing of riding two or three hundred miles to commit their depredations." He recommends that "the country west of Steens Mountain be formed into a separate district, as this present district is entirely too extensive for one officer to command." He comments that the district "is cursed with several worthless commanding officers," and that "both the tone and discipline of the troops here is in a very bad state and will require much hard labor to dress them up." He complains about being detained in his operations against the Indians because of a lack of supplies.

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