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Tobacco Gardens Massacre linked to unfair Indian agency dealings
The article traces decades of robbery of Missouri River tribes by Indian agents and traders including the American Fur Company. It recounts the 1863 Tobacco Gardens massacre on the Robert Campbell when Sioux attacked to demand annuities, the Latta mismanagement, and Captain La Barge’s defense and reforms amid graft across Indian affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Territory
Missouri River
Indian Department
American Fur Company
Republic
Tobacco Garden
Joseph LaBarge
Robert Campbell
Fort Benton
Campbell
Samuel M. Latta
Fort Pierre
Two Kettles
Fort Randall
Captain la Barge
la Barge
Latta
O’mally
Chris Sharky
Stinger
Missouri
Rockies
Fort Laramie
Wyoming
I. I. Stephens
Alfred Cummings
Indian Affairs
Yellowstone River
Tobacco Creek
Tobacco Gardens
Little Muddy Creek
Yellowstone
Department of Indian Affairs
Washington
Fur Company
Joseph la Barge