The New York herald., 1868-12-26
THE INDIAN WAR.

Description OF the New Fori-Roster o.
the Omcers Stationed mt Camp supply
Arrival of the Nineteenth Kansas voIun'
teers-Burial of Captain Hamilton-Ths
Cnpiivcs Expect TO be Executed - Th'
Wounded Indian Children.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
IN TIE FIELD, FORKS OF BEAVER AND WOLF
RIVERS, j. T., Dec. q, 1865.
Camp Supply at this point, lo5 miles south OF For
Dodge and in the heart OF the Indian territory
during its very brief existence, has developed Int
the most important centre OF operations In tn
present Indian war; Midway between and but
short distance west CT the reservations OF the Chey
enne and Arapahoc and Kiowa and ComaLch'
nations, field base OF hostile movements agains
the refractory Indians a better locality could mol
have been selected Good water, an aoun
dance OF wood and game, as wei As
winter forage for horses, are the recommendations
which 1t possesses for the accommodation OF troops,
and Its proximity TO the favoritc resorts OF the
savages during the inc.ement and snowy weather or
winter gives II q marked strategic value. ON Novem-
Der $685. the construction OF the necessary build
ing3 and defcnces was commenced under the su-
perntendence OF First Lieutenant Joseph Hale
Third United States infantry. Lieutenant Hale de-
serves much praise for the energy and skill dis
played in the completion OF the post In snow and
storm and overcoming numerous other inconven-
icnces The work In Its finished condition Is
or SUFFICIENT strength to be defended by
small force against any number OF warriors that
may undertake to attack 1t. The work Is
constructed or logs hewn in the woods
about mile distant. The north and west fronts
consist OF a stockade; the east and south are made
up OF the warehouses for stores. At the northeast
and southwest angles are lunettes sweeping all sides
OF the fort and at the northwest ana southeast
angles are block houses with loopholes. From n
points the rifles OF the troops have unimpeded rafge
OF at least 329 yards. The entire work has been con-
structed by the troops.
The following officers have been assigned for duty
Brevet MAJOR John II. Page, captain Third United
States Infantry commanding post.
Lieutenant Williams, Third United states infantry,
Brevet Captain William Mitchell. post quarter.
master.
First Lieutenant Henry Nolan, Seventh United
States cavalry post commssary:
Dr. j. J. Marston acting assistant surgeon, United
States army post surgeon.
DR.. G. NJ. Sternberg captain ana assistant surgeon
United States army. medical director OF the expe-
Company 3, Third United States infantry, Brevet
Major Henry Asbury, captain; Lieutcnants j. p.
Company +, Third United States infantry First
Lieutenant Joseph Hale commanding.
Company i, Third United States infantry, Brevet
Martin.
Company X, Fifth United States infantry, Lieuten-
ant George p Borden commanding.
Company G, Th'rtyeighth United States Infantry,
Brcvet Major William NJ: Beebe, captain; Brevet Cap
tain J. A. Sanders, first lieutenant
The last OF the Nineteenth Kansas volunteer caval-
ry have arrived at this point and will remain here
Governor 5. j. Crawford, LETT Topeka on Ncvem-
Der 8, 1868. Owing to storms and broken
country upon arriving arriving November S "a, near ,s the
Colonel Crawford left his train and about 450 men
under Major jenkins, and with the remainder OF his
troops pushed out in search Of this point. Previous
ly Captain Plyy had been sent ahead and found the
camp here and had reported the condition Of the
regiment. by the time Of Colonel Crawford's arr-
val supplies under escort OF Lieutenant Pepoon's
scouts and Captain Ply company were far on the
ron. and safe;y arrived after a Journey of several
days. The Kansas troops were entirely out OF ra
tons ana for some days had lived on buffalo meat
alone, brought III by hunting parties sent out daily
The remainder OF the regiment now resumed the
line OF march and arrived here on Decembcrl.
The Seventh United States cavalry will also remain
here for several days more.
Captain ]. w. Clous, Thirty-eghth United States
Infantry, has been relieved from duty Acting As
sstant Adjutant General to the present expedition
and assigned TO temporary duty as Acting Aide-de-
Camp to the Commanding General.
Captain Louis NJ. Hamilton, killed in the battle OF
she Washita, was buried this afternoon with military
he a 5e a. 1ers
carried In an ambulance as o hearse and covered
with large American nag. The ambulance was
iDanded by Brevet Lieutenant Colonel we.r, as
escort, and was followed by his horse covered with
Major General Custer, Brevet Lieutenant Colonels
Crosby, Cook aud I. w. Custer; Brevet Major Beebe
meeting OF the officers OF the Seventh United
States cavalry held In the carp Of the regiment
on the north fork OF Canadian river. Indian Terri
tory the Sd day Of December, 1s6S TO take into con-
sideraton the untimely death OF Major Joel II.
Elliott OF the regiment, who was killed In the battle
OF the Washita November %, ls6s and to testify by
resolution the respect and estimation In which the
deceased was held by his comrades In arms. Brcvet
Major General George A. Custer was chosen TO pre-
side over the meeting and committee ap-
pointed TO draft resolutions. The following were
reported by the committee:-
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United cavalry unite their expression OF sincere and
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That his earnest oryoon 70 duty and 70 the best interest: o.
iSs regiment which he had Iabored mgrGvs
from The ranks where he nr served as soldier during The
late 70 the position he had attained when he died on,
his station with rare fidelity ha,
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career deserving Of The highest praise a, he fell 10 th
example ncitns worthy Of the great
Rssoi~ea That 70 the beresvcd mother and relatives
deceased the officers OF this regimen, especially tender shei
Resolved secretary Q. mi. meeting be directed !.
sand copy OF ihese proceedings TO the family Of the DC
The report OF the committe was adopted and the
meeting adjourned sine die.
meeting of the officers OF the Seventh United
States cavalry was held IN the camp OF the regiment
on the North Fork OF Canadian river, Indian Terri
tory the Attn day OF December, 1885, TO take Int
consideration the untimely death OF Captain Loui.
n. Hamilton, Of that regiment who was killed In the
battle OF the washita November u, 1868 and to tes
tfy by resolution the respect ana estimation In which
the deceased held by his comrades In arms
Brevet Major General George A. Custer was choseI
90 preside over the meeting and O COMMITTEES wa,
appointed TO draft resolutions. The following was
ported by the committee:-
Resolved That the death in battle Of our late conraie Cap
tain Louis NJ Hamilton, has beren us OF dear and value
friend, whom while living cherished and gtc
gent OF unsullei honor and spotcss fame that
miss the genial face the sparkling the well tried,
49,. rnsy heart Of him whose loss we mourn more dcep
than - tel.
Res.yed, That by ihs deatb Of ne heroic Hamilton tn
has lost o. Is brightest e
thorough gallant soldier with heart and hand IN his work
whose chest aim 20 be perfect without fear and with
reproach IN all things pertaining TO his pofesion ta
the brilliant soldiers who selected alter th
closest scrutiny from the armies OF the East and Of the Wcs
for the new army which wss orcsnYi tne Close OF IA
late l.ieued ar ton stood In the f0emost
that The genius OF his mind and tie qualities OF his hear
stamped him OF the pure and brightest soldiers % hi
and time that his blameess be and glorious death
little him 70 place among the departed heroes Of his race