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Expedition to the Big Horn Springs by Col. McLaughlin
Col. James McLaughlin leads a two-tribe party to the Big Horn Springs Wyoming. Capt. R. H. Wilson acts as Indian Agent and interpreter support aids meet with Shoshone and Arapaho chiefs to discuss government purchase of the springs. The journey covers multiple camps from Fort Washakie to Thermopolis with detailed notes on terrain springs and local residents.
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Col
James McLaughn
Big Horn Hot Springs
Wyoming
R. H Wilson
James McLaughlin
U.S. Indian Insector
Arapahoe
John Small
Wreck Washakie
Bishop
Mo-yo-vo
Guy Robinson
Sharp Nose
Lone Bear
Arapahoes
Henry Lee
Big Wind River
Fort Washakie
Kasooth Arragon’s
Camp Smail
Sid
Dick Washakie
Col. McLau
Red Canyon
Owl Creek
Camp
Sharp Nee
Thermopolis
Col. McLaughain
Mountains
Embar Company
Embar
Short
Owl
Owl Creek Mountains
Big Wind River Bridge