Short Bull person
also known as: Short Bull
Summary: A leading hostile chief who assumed command of hostiles at Pine Ridge.
Completeness: 85/100 Grade B
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Claims (5)
assumed_command_of
the great body of hostiles
cited from A dispatch from Pine Ridge agency dated… (1891)A dispatch from Pine Ridge agency dated
the 6th states ; The seriousness of the situation
here is increasing. Short Bull, the leading hos-
tile chief who has distinguished himself all
along during this trouble by never for a mo-
ment considering any…
led
the hostiles
cited from A dispatch from Pine Ridge agency dated… (1891)A dispatch from Pine Ridge agency dated
the 6th states ; The seriousness of the situation
here is increasing. Short Bull, the leading hos-
tile chief who has distinguished himself all
along during this trouble by never for a mo-
ment considering any…
occupation
hostile chief— 1891-01-06
cited from A dispatch from Pine Ridge agency dated… (1891)rs after the courier’s departure troops
were seen coming at full gallop to the rescue.
As the troops rode up the Indians scattered in
all directions and the troop F pursued them but
abandoned the chase on account of darkness.
The wagon tra…
threatened
take Pine Ridge agency— 1891-01-05
cited from A dispatch from Pine Ridge agency dated… (1891)rs after the courier’s departure troops
were seen coming at full gallop to the rescue.
As the troops rode up the Indians scattered in
all directions and the troop F pursued them but
abandoned the chase on account of darkness.
The wagon tra…
witnessed
command of hostiles at Pine Ridge— 1891-01-06
cited from A dispatch from Pine Ridge agency dated… (1891)rs after the courier’s departure troops
were seen coming at full gallop to the rescue.
As the troops rode up the Indians scattered in
all directions and the troop F pursued them but
abandoned the chase on account of darkness.
The wagon tra…
Sources (2)
A dispatch from Pine Ridge agency dated…
1891 · newspaper · public-domain
A dispatch from Pine Ridge agency dated… ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details