ALS signed “U. S. G.,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, no date, but January 18, 1868. Letter to George Leet. In full: “At Ft. Gibson on New Years Eve some soldiers fired into a ballroom where Cherokees and some Army officers were present, killing one Indian and wounding several women. Cause report to be made and call special attention to order issued in ’65 against whiskey being taken into Indian country.” The same day as receiving this letter, Leet wrote General Andrew Smith ordering the investigation. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, some light mirroring of ink from folding, and a rough left edge. On March 5, 1868, Leet received a report back on the incident, that was endorsed by General Philip Sheridan. The report stated that there were no army personnel present, and that no one present at the party was willing to provide statements. Sheridan’s report smacked of a whitewash and trivialized the entire incident. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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