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A Backward Glance Indian Episodes Of 1864
In September 1864 a large Indian camp near Franklin numbering around 500 moved toward Bear Lake after a clash on the Platte. Some tribesmen became drunk and rode through Franklin as settlers faced danger beyond Fort protection. An incident at George Alder’s home saw an Indian break windows. Mrs Alder tried to intervene as violence ensued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael D. Kunz
Franklin
Bear Lake
Platte River
George Alder
Alder
Robert Hull
Howard Hunt
Mr Hull
Washakie
Huil
Bishop Maughan
Bowery
Chief Washakie
Hull