Citizens Without Arms in North Idaho Arms Dispute
The article traces the North Idaho arms crisis amid Indian uprisings, noting 1000 extra rifles authorized for Oregon Washington and Idaho but misdistribution leaves North Idaho without weapons. It details telegrams from The Dalles and Portland, Governor Brayman’s delays, and Sanborn’s appeals to General Howard for immediate arms and bonds to protect settlers along with eventual nonresponse.
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Joseph
Perry
Camas Prairie
Secretary of War
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
North Idaho
Howard
Lapwai
Lewiston
Shoshone
Prisoners Fed and Pursuit Continue After Jo sephs Hostiles
Reports say Red Heart and sixteen warriors with 23 women and children surrendered to Capt Pollock’s men but were to face court martial terms. Joseph rejected terms, while notes indicate Jo seph’s men may be moving toward the Buffalo country with limited ammunition. Mt Idaho volunteers escorted Mrs Randall and children. Casualties listed from battles near Clearwater on July 11-12 include multiple soldiers with many wounded.
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Red Heart
Pollock
Joseph
Gen
Howard
Clearwater
Lo-Lo
Buffalo Country
Dunwell
Lo Lo
Pierce City
Fork
North Fork
Forks
Potlatch
Palouse
Lo-Lo Creek
Weipe Camas
Mt. Idaho
Randall
Correspondence and Telegrams About Arms in Nez Perce War
June telegrams between Auditor of Nez Perce County and Governor Bray discuss arms shortages and planned movements. Gov Bray cites War Department guidance that Gen Howard will receive necessary men and arms, while local forces prepare to move into Indian country. Portland citizens raised about 2400 dollars for farms and ammunition, and H D Sanborn arranged and delivered 60 muzzle loading guns to Lewiston amid rising hostilities.
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Nez Perce Co
Brayman
War Department
Howard
Indian Valley
Portland
Indian Supplies At Joseph Creek Reported Burned Caches
Peter McGuire and companions return from Joseph Creek with reports of large caches of Indian supplies including cows hides horse brands and buffalo robes. They loaded canoes and plan to burn the rest, noting some cattle had been killed or driven away. One old squaw seen, destruction deemed important at this time.
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Peter McGuire
Joseph Creek
Letter from Spokanes trader Cowley to J M Cataupo
M M Cowley writes from Spokane July 17 1877 replying to J M Cataupo Lewiston I T. He reports calm conditions despite Nez Perce war talk and asserts the Cour d Alenes remain at peace with whites and Spokane allies. He notes Indians near Wisberg on the Little Spokane but no hostile actions yet and offers to write if any serious incident occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokans
Wisberg
Cour d’Alenes
M. M. Cowley
Indian Agency and Teller Opinion on Tue Varies
A critique from the printed column discusses objections raised by the Bapwai Agency to Tue Varies. It notes the policy tension with Tur Tussex and claims the publication aims to tell the truth. The piece asserts agency influence and cautions against duplicity while urging clarity before the contest begins.
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Bapwai
Indiana
Tre Trusen
Punker and Squier vs Curry legal notice in Idaho Territory
District Court of Idaho Territory in Nez Perce County issues summons to W A Curry. Plaintiffs seek $179.73 gold coin plus interest on a promissory note and costs. Respondent must appear within 10 to 30 days depending on service or judgment by default will be entered. Court date is set in April in the First Judicial District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gower
Pirst
Jintiegel
Idaho Territory
Fox
den Perce
Punker & Squier
Curry
District Court
Muito
Nes Peres
Nez Becce
W. A. Curry
Tnistrict
Idaho
Ni Peree
Merein
Nez Perce
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Lewiston, North
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The
Dalles
J. W. Mitchell
J.R. Williams
Umatillas
H. D. Sanborn
Swer
J. H. Mitchell
Gov
Boise City
I. T. People of
Dept. Columbia
H. W. Corbett
J. W. Corbett
M. Brayman
H. D. Sanborn, H. W. Corbett
I. T
If. W. Corbet
W. Corbett
Geo. Howard
Sanborn
Col. Wood
D. Sanborn
N. B
Holbrook
Gen. Howard
Boise
H. PD
Purseld
James A. Workman
A. Charles Marquardt
A. Chas
Montandon
1St. Cavalry
Juan Plater
Mayer Cohen
H. Fred Sandmyer
21St Infantry
James Doyle
Charles Carlin
Charles Cratte
J. Elson Compton
Jovan G. Meisenmn
Druamereco
Hetchinson
Edward Wyckoff
David W. McXally
Battlesdaly Pub
WA. Bancroft
C. A. Williams
Shalfoer
Garrea
Weckerle
Kinkle
Murphy
Buchow
Kvata Winters
Barton
Ritchie
McGrath
Conenoly
H. Slightly
Scheckler
H. Severely
1St Cavalry
Hansen
E. Slightly
Farguson
Simpson Co
L. Serverely
Bugler Held
Heber
N. Severely
Graham
Burns
Serge. Blumenberg
McFilmore
Hebs
Spokane
Indian Agency and Teller
Streretonss
Dar Sh Sc
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