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Woman Heroine in Indian Outbreak at Reillys Station
An 1867 overland trail attack near Reillys Station ends with a dramatic defense led by Joe Harper and his wife Molly. Surrounded by 123 warriors, the couple and three soldiers repel the siege by burning horses, widening dugout defenses, and a disciplined defense that includes Molly’s sharpshooting. General Custer’s column is noted at sundown as relief arrives.
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