The Washington Journey of Captain Lawrence and the New Cavalry Officer
Lieutenant Hodge arrives at Fort Worth with tales of Captain Galbraith Barclay as the army awaits official word from Washington. The text traces Lawrence’s long travel route from the frontier to New Orleans and beyond, while revealing gossip about Barclay and the social web at Fort Worth.
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Frazier
Lawrence
Washington
San Antonio
Gulf
Morgan Line
Mississippi
New Orleans
Jimmy
Department
Fort Worth
Brooks
Winns
Winn
Kitty
Tyrrell
Frank
Laura Waite
Galbraith Barclay
Harry Winn
Barclay
Twelfth Cavalry
Vnce Lawrence
Lota
Lieutenant Hodge
Hodge
Union Pacific
Mr. Hodge
Sanders
Gal
Fort Sanders
Volunteers
Hodges
Darky
Hannibal
Wyoming
Marie Barclay
Dames
Steele
Russell
Union ‘Pacific
Omaha Barracks
Laura
Waite
Omaha
Lieutenant Barclay
Mr. Barclay
Barclay the Rich Quiet Officer of Sanders Fort
Hodge relays tales of Captain Galbraith Barclay a laconic wealthy officer famed for simple living yet generous deeds to soldiers families at Sanders Fort He supported widows and children aiding Porters and Porters families while dodging mining stock schemes and church fundraising amid frontier life.
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Penn Barclay
Hodge
Sanders
Barclay
Laramie
Atock
Channing
New England
Porter
Big Horn
Chicago
Emily Porter
Galbraith Barclay
Murphys
Jong
Crow Killer
Garrison Toys
Steele
Hedge
Waite era turmoil over Barclay and Lawrence careers
March reports from Washington reveal Major Ned Lawrence's downfall after misguided orders and illness. Barclay, a wealthy mine owner rumor, elicits shifting garrison loyalties as Hodge courts Mrs Winn while Curtis Brooks and neighbors scrutinize life at the post amid whispers of resignations and staff transfers.
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Brooks
Washington
Department
Lawrence
Adjutant General’s Office
Ned
Sixth Corps
Hell
Texas
San Antonio
Hodge
Worth
Upper Platte
Barclay
War Department
Galahad
Pelhams
McPherson
Old Waite
Laura
Pelham
Mr. Winn
Omaha Barracks
Corliss
Nevada
Ray
Miranda
Corlisses
Laura Winn
Winns
Baby
Winn
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