United States Army Continental Army Commands journal [microform], 1867.

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United States Army Continental Army Commands journal [microform], 1867.

Itinerary of the march of the 7th U. S. Cavalry, June-July, 1867. A journal kept by Lt. Henry Jackson of a regimental march from Fort Hays to Fort McPherson to the forks of the Republican River to the Platte River and south to Fort Wallace. Includes maps.

1 partial microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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