When was it published?

August 4, 1875 in The Cheyenne Daily Leader

Domestic News August 4, 1875

The Cheyenne Daily Leader

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Crook, Generals Sherman, Generals Sheridan

Q: What keywords are associated?

Black Hills, Miners, Evacuation Order, Gen Crook, Military Enforcement

Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming

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What is this article about?

Gen. Crook, following orders from Generals Sherman and Sheridan, issued a directive for all unauthorized miners to leave the Black Hills by August 15th. Military forces are en route to enforce it, but miners have agreed to comply peacefully.

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Chicago, Aug. 3.- The Inter-Ocean correspondent with the Black Hills expedition, telegraphs from Camp Crook on Rapid Creek, under date of July 30th, via Fort Laramie, that Gen. Crook has arrived, and in accordance with the orders of Generals Sherman and Sheridan, has issued a special order requiring all miners and other unauthorized persons to leave the Black Hills before August 15th. Two companies of cavalry and one of infantry, are en-route to enforce the order in case of opposition. The miners in the Hills have held a meeting and decided to abandon their claims until they can lawfully resume work. No trouble is anticipated.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Indian Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Black Hills Miners Evacuation Order Gen Crook Military Enforcement

What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Crook Generals Sherman Generals Sheridan

Where did it happen?

Black Hills

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Black Hills

Event Date

July 30th

Key Persons

Gen. Crook Generals Sherman Generals Sheridan

Outcome

miners decided to abandon claims until lawful resumption; no trouble anticipated; two companies of cavalry and one of infantry en route to enforce order if opposed.

Event Details

Gen. Crook arrived at Camp Crook on Rapid Creek and issued a special order requiring all miners and unauthorized persons to leave the Black Hills before August 15th, in accordance with orders from Generals Sherman and Sheridan.