Red Tomahawk affidavit, 1890.

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Red Tomahawk affidavit, 1890.

An affidavit signed by someone with the initials M.T.S. identifying a tobacco pouch taken off Sitting Bull's body on December 15, 1890 by Red Tomahawk, an Indian policeman. The signature was witnessed by Frank L. Anders.

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Anders, Frank L. (Frank LaFayette), 1875-1966

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Frank LaFayette Anders (November 10, 1875 – January 23, 1966) was a United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War. He went on to become a noteworthy engineer, businessman, amateur military historian and politician. Anders's active military career began in December 1894 when he enlisted in Co. B of the 1st Regiment of the North Dakota National Guard. He was serving his second enlistment when his unit was sent to the Philippines in 189...

Red Tomahawk.

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Sitting Bull, 1831-1890

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Sitting Bull, also known as Tatanka Iyotake or Tatanka Iyotanka or Ta-Tanka I-Yotan, was a Native American shaman and leader of the Hunpapa Sioux. He was born in 1831 in South Dakota. He fought against the Crow Indians and was wounded in battle on several occasions. Sitting Bull greatly opposed the encroachment of the white men. He led Sioux and Cheyenne warriors against U.S. soldiers of the 7th Cavalry at the battle of Little Bighorn. After the battle, in which many were killed, Sitting Bull le...