Schwatka, Frederick, 1846-1892 to his father re: "the Indian question"
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06913 Author/Creator: Schwatka, Frederick, 1846-1892 Place Written: Chadron, Nebraska Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1877/02/05 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy
The letter notes that Sitting Bull, "is a myth. The[re] are about 75 to 100 chiefs who rank him," and that Crazy Horse is "the only war chief of importance." Also mentions Spotted Tail and Red Cloud. Written at Camp Sheridan.
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