Various2018-05-092018-05-091890TRA-050-08-003http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/722620 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander."War and rumors of war were rife, a vague uneasiness rested upon the isolated families of eastern Oregon. The government, with its usual stupidity and criminal negligence had failed to provide any adequate protection against the numerous hordes of savages that roamed the plains. The few straggling companies of blue coats that were within reach were as a rule poorly offered and totally inacquainted with Indian tactics and were held in supreme contempt by their dusky opponents."NO KNOWN COPYRIGHT The organization that has made the Item available reasonably believes that the Item is not restricted by copyright or related rights, but a conclusive determination could not be made. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.