The Indians had already stopped and turned back the army advancing from the South.
Custer was with the Northern army. His force was sent out to find and locate the Indians.
Most of the officer thought the Unduabs would try to slip away - to save their families and possessions.
As I am not American I am rather ignorant of most US history. Learned recently that a backroom deal put Hayes into power. The election was disputed in 3 southern states, so both factions met together giving the Presidency to Hayes, but removing troops from the south - which apparently lead to major erosion of black rights in the South.
Would you say that is an accurate account?
I am curious on finding a clear and honest account of Reconstruction. Seems like there two opposing views on what Reconstruction was about.