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Friendly Indians Rendered Valuable Service to Army
Montana journalist recounts Eastern Montana troubles in the 1880s 1890s noting Cheyenne and Crow scouts aided Fort Keogh forces. It discusses the effort to convert Indians into soldiers, citing Private Dan Stanley who refused to return after leave and the broader debate over civilization, discipline, and the military use of Indigenous troops.
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Montana
Lou” Grill
Cheyenne
Lame Deer
Dan Stanley
Rmit
Eighth Cavalry
Fort Keogh
Sam
Casey
Miles City
Desertien
Adjutant General of the Army
Secretary of War
Peor Lo
Washington
8Th Infantry
United States of America
Big Head
Fort Washakie
Ray
Dan Stabley
John Tully
Dan Staneyed
paSey
Stanley
Badger
Marshal
Uncle Sam