Yes, the poster did reply back. However, it is interesting the number of people I encounter that do not realize that the whole 7th Cav wasn't lost and are unaware of that portion of western history. Thanks.
"Yes, the poster did reply back. However, it is interesting the number of people I encounter that do not realize that the whole 7th Cav wasn't lost and are unaware of that portion of western history. Thanks."
No different than today, with most people unaware the President never said Iraq was behind the 9/11 attacks.
Some additional information (cause it seems as though you'd be interested in details): Riverboat Captain Grant Marsh made record time ferrying the wounded aboard his Far West from near the battlefield site, arriving in Bismarck, Dakota Territory, the night of July 5 (if my memory serves me proper). Information concerning the battle would probably have then been wired to Ft. Snelling in Minnesota. I'm uncertain whether a messenger on horse could have made any better time. Maybe.