Discouraging Volunteer Troops in Idaho War
In Lewiston July 21 telegram from General McDowell via Aide St Ketter claims volunteers aiding General Howard are useless. Citizen volunteers praised for White Bird, Cottonwood, Salmon River actions, escorting, and fighting. regulars blamed by McDowell’s staff. Locals defend volunteers and denounce charges.
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Wanstnoton
McDowell
St. Ketter
Howard
Welegram
Oregonian
War Department
Keeler
Lewiston
Lapwai
Pataha Rangers
Department
Eee
White Bird
Perry
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Whiteshield Battle Ground
Joseph Ga
Salmon River
Randall
Atock
Rendall
Saly
Cottonwood
McConville
Cotton Wood
Khiee
McQonnille
Mt. Idaho
Remaiat
Ge River
Jackson
River St
McCon
Howard Ding
Megan
Aville
Beise
McGenville
Idaho
Outbreak of Nez Perces subsiding as leaders claim resolve
Indian Inspector Watkins report from Lapwai Ida ho June 22 describes Joseph's camp expecting death and continued fighting. Four Indians from Joseph's camp say he aims to go to Walla Walla Valley to fight to the end. He claims no houses burned and insists on killing soldiers, while white settlers and officials face contested narratives from Perry and others. Orin Morrill vows to publish a full sworn statement disputing Perry's conduct.
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Wassington
Watkins
Lapwai
Idaho
Joseph
Walla Walla Valley
Perry
Mount Idaho
Boston Herald
Monteith
Washington
Col. Perry
Chapman
Orin Morrill
The Case of Col Perry Relied On Fort Lapwai Dispatch
Lewiston reports from July 1877 quote Major Keeler on Col Perry's actions during a siege near Mount Idaho. Perry sent part of his command on foot when volunteers appeared, while the remainder advanced as quickly as possible.
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Col. Perry
Perry
Command
Morrill
Maj.Keeler
Letter from Mt Idaho July 1877 about Cottonwood battle
A Mt Idaho correspondent recounts actions after Cottonwood including Col Perry's command, an escort proposal by Col Whipnie, Capt C enter and Capt Moonyville volunteering to escort dead and wounded, and a march with 4000 cartridges toward Indian territory encountering a war dance and an anticipated attack. General Howard’s pledge to punish cowardice is noted.
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Spano
Eorror Teter
Col. Perry
Geny Howard
Cottonwood
Col. Whipnie
Moonyville
Salmon River
Mus Idaho
Salmon
Moward
Howard
Mt. Idaho
Hanter
McConville
Dearley
Shear
Lieutenant Wilmot Defends Actions After White Bird Fight
L P Wilmot writes from Grangeville claiming Col Perry failed to bury dead at White Bird and accusing him of cowardice. He recounts tense exchanges with Gen Howard and Col Perry, describes pursuit and escape from pickets, and asserts Perry left comrades behind. Wilmot condemns Perry and urges investigation while noting Indian scouts armed for North Idaho citizens.
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Tance
Gen
Wall's
Mr. Ben. Penny
Gen. Howard
Conld
Dom
Mr. Penny
Hong
Sin
Col. Perry
Perry
Gen. How
Col. Pp
Col. Perry’s Action That Had Made Y, Change My Opinion In the Least. Gy Howard
Col. Pe
Ge. Howard
Howard
Wilkinson
Col Perry
White Bird
Cottonwool
Cottonwood
Ge ‘Howard
Guo
Hell
Coyote
Grangeville
L. P
Wilmot
Anne
Bray
Wilson
North Idaho
Brayman
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