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I. Change of Station 9

II. A Blizzard 17

III. Western Hospitality 30

IV. Cavalry on the March 37

V. Camping among the Sioux 49

VI. A Visit to the Village of “Two Bears” 60

VII. Adventures during the Last Days of the March 73

VIII. Separation and Reunion 86

IX. Our New Home at Fort Lincoln 94

X. Incidents of Every-day Life 104

XI. The Burning of our Quarters.—Carrying the Mail 115

XII. Perplexities and Pleasures of Domestic Life 124

XIII. A “Strong Heart” Dance! 131

XIV. Garrison Life 138

XV. General Custer’s Literary Work 140

XVI. Indian Depredations 154

XVII. A Day of Anxiety and Terror 159

XVIII. Improvements at the Post, and Gardening 167

XIX. General Custer’s Library 174

XX. The Summer of the Black Hills Expedition 181

XXI. Domestic Trials 194

XXII. Capture and Escape of Rain-in-the-face 203

XXIII. Garrison Amusements 216

XXIV. An Indian Council 225

XXV. Breaking Up of the Missouri 229

XXVI. Curious Characters and Excursionists among us 240

XXVII. Religious Services.—Leave of Absence 247

XXVIII. A Winter’s Journey across the Plains 253

XXIX. Our Life’s Last Chapter 261

APPENDIX: With Extracts of General Custer’s Letters 271

OUTLINE MAP

of portions of

MONTANA & DAKOTA

BOOTS AND SADDLES.

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