View of General Wesley Merritt's headquarters in the southern Black Hills, Dakota Territory, during the Native American Sioux campaigns, shows three tents, one with regimental markings of the Fourteenth Infantry, a Sibley heating stove between tents, a small cross on a rock outcropping and a soldier, possibly First Lieutenant William C. Forbush.
Description
1 photoprint on stereo card : stereograph ; 10 x 18 cm. (4 x 7 in.)
Is Part Of
Views of General Crook's Expedition and the Black Hills.
Subject
Crook, George, 1829-1890--Journeys--Dakota Territory--19th century; Merritt, Wesley, 1834-1910--Staff; Dakota Indians--War--Dakota Territory--19th century; Indians of North America--War--Dakota Territory--19th century; Dakota Territory--19th century; Military camps--Dakota Territory--19th century; Military officers--Dakota Territory--19th century; Forbush, William C.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710031733
Notes
Condition: Prints are soiled.; Title, "No. 13" photographer and Crook's series index printed on label on back of stereo card; photographer and series also printed on front borders.; R7100317335
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