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Guthrie, John B., fl. 1868-1900 [Record of events during the expedition under Lieutenant Colonel George A. Forsyth, 4th U.S. Cavalry, ...against the hostile Apache Indians]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04589.01 Author/Creator: Guthrie, John B., fl. 1868-1900 Place Written: New Mexico Type: Autograph manuscript Date: 18 April 1882 - 16 May 1882 Pagination: 31 p. : envelope Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 9.5 cm Order a Copy

Lieutenant Guthrie's field notes kept while serving as acting Adjutant to Forsyth during an expedition against the Apache Indians in New Mexico. Describes pursuit that left from Fort Cummings and battle with Geronimo during the spring of 1882. Title from envelope.

Guthrie, John B., fl. 1868-1900
Forsyth, George A., fl. 1882

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