The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26
THE INDIAN WAR.


Dissertation Of the New Fort-Rosfer oil
the Omcers Stationed ut Camp supply
Arrival Of the Nineteenth Kansas vOiun-
tecrs-Burial of Captain Hamiiton-Tho
Cap,.ves Expect TO be Executed - The
wounded Indian Children.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
IN THE FIELD FORKS OF BEAVER AND WOLF
RIVERS, ]. T., Dec. 4, 1868.
Camp Supply at this point los miles south OF Fort
Dodge and in the heart OF the Indian territory,
during its very BRIEF existence, has developed into
the most important centre OF operations In the
present Indian war; Midway between and but a
short distance west CT the reservations OF the Chey
enne and Arapahoe and Kiowa and ComaLche
nations as a field base OF hostile movements against
the refractory Indians better locality could not
have been selected. Good water, an abun-
dance OF wood and game, as well as
winter forage for horses, are the recommendations
which 1t possesses for the accommodation OF troops,
and Its proximity 20 the favoritc resorts OF the
savages during the inc.ement and snowy weather OF
winter gives II marked stratc ,ic value On Novem-
Der 90 $685. the construction OF the necessary build
ings and defences was commenced under the su-
perin.endence 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-
fences. The work In It's finished condition Is
OF sufficient strength to be defended by o
small force against any number OF warriors that
may undertake to attack 1t. The work Is
constructed OF logs hewn in the woods
about a mile distant. The north and west fronts
consist OF stockadc; 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 and southeast
angles are block houses with loopholes. From n
oinfc a1aJr
OF at least 800 yards The entire work has been con-
structed by the troops
The following officers have been assigned for duty
Brevet MAJOR John H. Page captain Third United
States infantry, commanding post.
post adiutant
Brevet Captain William Mitchell. post quarter
First Lieutenant Henry Nolan, Seventh United
States cavalry, post comm:ssary.
Dr. j. j. Marston, acting assistant surgeon, United
DR.. G. N. Sternbcrg, captain ana assistant surgeon
United States army. medical director OF the expe-
diti0n.
Company 3, Third United States infantry, Brevet
Major Henry Asbury. captain; Lieutenants J. p.
Thompson and Williams.
Company L, Third United States infantry. First
Lieutenant Joseph Hale commanding
Company +, Third United States infantry Brevet
Major John H. Page, captain; Lieutenant Chancellor
Martin
Company K, Fifth United States infantry, Lieuten-
ont George p. Borden commanding
Company G, Thirty-eghth United States infantry,
Brcvct 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
for the present. This regiment commanded by ex-
Governor s. J. Crawford, left Topeka Novem
Der s, 1868. Owing to storms and a broken
country, upon arriving, November "a, near the
Cimarron the regiment being without rations
Colonel Crawford left his train and about $50 men
under Major jenkins and with The remainder OF his
troops pushed IN search Of this point. Previous
ly Captain Pyly had been sent ahead and found the
camp here and had reported the condition Of the
nnf NV Tho fipIn nf fnr.fc
val supplies, under escort OF Lieutenant PepOon's
scouts and Captain Plylys company, were far on the
way to the relief Of the Kansas men the Cimar-
ron, and safely arrived after journey OF several
days The Kansas troops were entirely out OF ra
tions, ana for some DAYS had lived buffalo meat
alone brought In by hunting parties sent out daily
The remainder OF the regiment now resumed the
line OF march and arrived here on December /.
The Seventh United States cavalry will also remain
here for several days more.
Captain J. W. Clous, Thirty eighth United States
Infantry, has been relieved from duty Acting As
sistant 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
the Washa, buried this afternoon with military
honors The entire regular troops al present here
turned out The body OF the deceas ell captain was
carried In an ambulance as q hearse and covered
with large American nag The ambulance was
preceded by Captain Hamiltons squadron, COM
iDanded by Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Weir, az
mourning sheet. Major General Sheridan Brevet
Major General Custer, Breyet Lieutenant Colonies
Grossly Go0s and y W. St Ga Rsss1 Major
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 Sd day OF December 1885, to take into CON
sideration the untimely death Of Major Joel H.
OF the washita November 81, 1885, and to testify by
resolution the respect and estimation In which the
deceased held by his comrades In arms. Brcvet
Major General George A. Custer was chosen to pre-
side over the meeting and q committee wa. ap
pointed 10 draft resolutions. The following were
reported by the committee:-
Resolved Tha, the officers and soldiers OF the Seventh
United States cavalry unite in their expression Of sincere
was killed In tho battle OF the washts November "a 1865
the Ii. 10 proeoa and
che Sc he had a ASSgss 30 a Ky
from the where he arsi served soldier during III.
s@eassi Major performed ali the CATION.
O. BY
tinction In the profession OF arms ,
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example melting them % deeds Of vsor worthy Of the great
Rssovea . The bcre.ved mother and relatives q III
Resolved, That The secretary meeting directed
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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 on the Attn day OF December 1895, TO take Int
consideration the untimey death OF Captain Loui.
N. uamltou, OF tHlt reRlmCnt, WHO WAS kiicu III tn'
battle OF the washta November q, 1888 and to ties
tify by resolution the respect ana estimation In whci
the deceased held by his comrades In arms
Brevet Major General George A. Custer was chosei
20 preside over the meeting. and q COMMITTEES wa
appointed to draft resolutions. The following was re
ported by the committee:-
Resovei That the death IN battle Of late conraie CAP
tain Louis NJ Hamilton has bereft OF dear and value
friend whom while living cherished a and Cite
gentleman OF unsuliei honor and spotcss fame that
miss the genital the sparkling well
60 'rns,y heart OF him whose loss more deeply
than 49, tel
Resolved, That by the death Of TIE heroic Hamilton tn
army has lost o. IL brightest orAahs7:s 80 :.
thorough gallant soldier with heart his
whose best aim 70 be perfect withou, fear and with
reproach, all thincs pertaining 10 his pofeson
among the brilliant soldiers who selected after III
closest from the armies OF the East aud Of the Yves
for the which orcantyed NJ the close OF Ia
late ..1iented iar ton stood the foremost
that The genius Of his mind and tie qualities OF his hear
stamped him OF the pures and brightest soldiers of hi
years aud time that his bamess e aud glorious death
ue him 70 place the departed heroes his
Resolved That the patriotic ardor and devotion TO couut
and duty which Ienhtrei nrnnhslrc