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Brother Van Leads Bannack Volunteers in Nez Perces War
Historical reminiscence details Rev. William Wesley Van Orsdel’s daring service as war scout and volunteer leader during the Nez Perces conflict. It traces Bannack defense, the winter ranch attack, message runs to General Howard, and the broader pursuit of Chief Joseph across Idaho and into Canada.
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Martha Edgerton Plassmann
Nez Perces
Idaho
Montana
United States
Helena
Bannack
Bitter Root Valley
Howard
Lolo
Big Hole
Joseph
Melvin Trask
William Wesley van Orsdel
Brother van
Van
Johan Poindexter
Capt. Bell
W. A. Clark
Stella Brummitt
Joe Merlin
Glendale
van Orsdel
Missoula
Fort Missoula
Gibbon
Warm Springs
Broadwater
Yellowstone Park
Canada
Miles
Indian Territory
Colville
Washington
General Shanks
Seventh Indiana Cavalry
Shanks
van" Orsdel
Pioneer Times
Northwest