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.
Date
1876
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
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--1870-1880.; Merritt, Wesley, 1834-1910--Staff.; Dakota Indians--War--Dakota Territory--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--War--Dakota Territory--1870-1880.; Dakota Territory--1870-1880.; Military camps--Dakota Territory--1870-1880.; Military officers--Dakota Territory--1870-1880.; Forbush, William C.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
