Nelson Cole's Powder River Expedition papers, 1861-1899 (bulk 1865)

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Nelson Cole's Powder River Expedition papers, 1861-1899 (bulk 1865)

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This collection contains pieces of military correspondence from Gen. Nelson Cole's service as part of the Powder River Expedition in 1865, in which the United States Army sent troops to the Great Plains to protect settlers and to attack Indian camps in an effort to subdue the gathering nations of the Arapahos, Cheyenne, Hunkpapas and Teton Sioux. The expedition was ordered by General Grenville Dodge and headed by General P.E. Connor. These documents include a report of the Headquarters of the Eastern Portion of the Powder River Expedition. Official orders, supply reports, telegraphs, a copy of his memorial booklet and a magazine article are also a part of the collection.

.10 cubic ft. (1 folder)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7807732

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Dodge, Grenville Mellen, 1831-1916

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Connor, Patrick Edward, 1820-1891

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Cole, Nelson, -1899

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