Washington Territory Secretary of State - Indian Wars correspondence - Transcript (part 2).
Date
1878
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UNPUBLISHED
Abstract
"I came here at the request of some of the leading Indians to explain to them in person words from General Howard who had directed me to convey the information to them in order to relieve their minds of great anxiety. The accidental killing of three friendly Indians on the Columbia by the gunboat was greatly exaggerated amongst all of Moses friends (one of the women being his relation). It was reported by the refugees (Columbia Indians) who sought Moses camp frightened to death, the Gen. Howard himself was on the gun boat and was intending to kill all the Indians along the Columbia. Fortunately last evening I met a relative of Moses (one of the little Spokane Chiefs) who will carry to him correct information about these matters and the designs of Genl. Howard."
Description
15 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander.