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Fort Wallace and Its Relation to the Frontier
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According to the article, "Fort Wallace was the last and most western military post of any permanency in Kansas." It was established in September of 1865 near Pond's Creek Station on the Butterfield Overland Despatch route to Denver. Various quotes from other sources are included as well as extensive information about the fort, the Indians and pioneers and the Smoky Hill route. Includes numerous illustrations.
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1926/1928
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Magazine Article
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Pierre Chouteau, Jr. and Company
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There are numerous references in the book to the Chouteau family and in particular Pierre Chouteau, Jr. and his involvement in the fur trade on the upper Missouri River. The focus of the book is the history of Fort Union, a fort of the Upper Missouri Outfit. The working arrangements between the Indians and fur traders early on is contrasted between the later dealings of the Indians with the U.S. government and the military.
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2001
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Book
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