The Diary of Captain Simon Snyder, 1876-1877

File — Box: 1, Volume: 6

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Scope and Contents

Like Frank Baldwin, Captain Simon Snyder campaigned with General Miles during the Indian Wars on the northern plains. His diary, which runs from 17 January 1876 to 14 October 1877, is a testament to the difficult, back and forth life that the plains soldier encountered. Of particular interest is Snyder's participation in the efforts to capture Sitting Bull and his description of the Battle of the Bear Paws, in which Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce were forced to surrender after a lengthy cat and mouse game with the U.S. Army.

Dates

1876-1877

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