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Post by dan25 on Sept 4, 2015 7:12:31 GMT -6
Hello every one I am new to this forum. I have read past threads but can't find an answer to my question.
I understand that Terry, Gibbons and Custer met on the Far West to discuss their plans. If so, why did Custer receive a written letter or orders detailing where he should search.
Also when did he receive it.
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Post by tubman13 on Sept 4, 2015 7:31:17 GMT -6
Clarity and CYA, by an attorney!
Regards,
Tom
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Post by fred on Sept 4, 2015 7:58:46 GMT -6
I understand that Terry, Gibbons and Custer met on the Far West to discuss their plans. If so, why did Custer receive a written letter or orders detailing where he should search. Also when did he receive it. dan25, First of all, welcome here. I personally, am delighted to see a new member. I hope you hang around and contribute. Remember something: questions are contributions. Custer was handed his orders/instructions on June 22, shortly before he paraded in front of both Terry and Gibbon. 11 AM, to be precise; the parade was at noon. In the military, whenever you head off on your own such as Custer did, you are given written orders: not suggestions, orders. In immediate situations, those orders are verbal, but there was no immediacy here: Custer would be gone for days, presumably, hence Terry wished to outline what he wanted done, specifically. As it turns out the discretion granted Custer trumped much of that specificity and has been the cause of considerable debate for more than 130 years. Again, welcome. Best wishes, Fred. |
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Post by dan25 on Sept 4, 2015 8:04:33 GMT -6
I thank you for the welcome and the quick answer Fred. I wasn't sure how I would be accepted as a new person.
I feel more comfortable now. Thank you again.
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Post by edavids on Sept 4, 2015 8:11:14 GMT -6
I thank you for the welcome and the quick answer Fred. I wasn't sure how I would be accepted as a new person. I feel more comfortable now. Thank you again. Welcomefrom a felloe "newbie" |
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Post by fred on Sept 4, 2015 8:28:09 GMT -6
I thank you for the welcome and the quick answer Fred. I wasn't sure how I would be accepted as a new person. I feel more comfortable now. Thank you again. Are you kidding me, my boy? Guys like you and edavids breathe life into these old boards and bones. You are more than welcome here. I only hope you stay and contribute mightily. Like I said earlier, questions are great contributions and they teach me as well as you. I may have a reasonably decent grasp of this whole thing, but I am never too old to learn. Again, welcome both to you and David. Very best wishes, Fred. |
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Post by dan25 on Sept 4, 2015 8:28:40 GMT -6
I thank you also edavids for the welcome.
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Post by dan25 on Sept 4, 2015 8:33:19 GMT -6
Starting with Gen. Sheridan, going down the chain of command to Custer, did any one at any time mention or discuss talking with the Native Americans first,
rather than bursting into the village as an attack?
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Post by dave on Sept 4, 2015 8:33:58 GMT -6
dan25
Welcome to the board. I hope you will continue to be part of the action with questions and observations regarding the battle and its participants.
All questions are welcomed and I personally doubt you can ask any more ignorant ones than I have. You will find many generous and kind folks who enjoy sharing information about this historic event.
Regards
Dave
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Post by dan25 on Sept 4, 2015 8:51:11 GMT -6
Thank you Dave. I am actually surprised to find so many kind responses so quickly.
I hope as I learn more, ( much more ) that I can contribute to new people also.
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Post by dave on Sept 4, 2015 8:57:23 GMT -6
dan25
Have you read many books about the Little Big Horn battle?
Regards
Dave
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Post by dan25 on Sept 4, 2015 9:26:22 GMT -6
Dave, I have found that reading books don't always give you the truth. So many people and historians present their personal views. I have always tried to learn both
sides. I have been a history buff for at least 50 of my 72 years. My problem has always been to jump from one era to another. I spent 10 years as a reenactor in the
American Revolution, then 12 years in the Civil War. I study the Roman Army for a while then I'am in to Carthage. A recent TV show " Facts vs Fiction about history"
sparked my interest regarding Custer and the Little Bighorn. So far what I have read in books and on the Internet still tend to be one sided for the US, giving very little information for the Native Americans. Like all history events, they are a big puzzle and trying to find the pieces on your own can be hard. Thank goodness
for this forum.
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Post by edavids on Sept 4, 2015 13:12:17 GMT -6
Clarity and CYA, by an attorney! Regards, Tom |
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Post by edavids on Sept 4, 2015 13:21:02 GMT -6
Clarity and CYA, by an attorney! Regards, Tom Oops on posting with nada from me. I get thst the above has a little humor rolled in but it seems to me that Terry gets disparaged a lot as an amateur. From what little I have read the truth is just the opposite. 27 yesrs in srvice, a solid if less than spectacular ACW record with his apex performance at Fort Fisher. Definitely a politician, lawyer and gentlemanly but the guy appears to be no slouch. No Indian fighting experience per se but even Custer was only in a few battles with NAs prior to LBH. Can anyone explain how Terry became a favotite whipping post? Please tefrain from lawyer jokes and cliches  ? |
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Post by tubman13 on Sept 4, 2015 13:49:02 GMT -6
edavids, partner, we seem to be on the same page. I was just stating that Terry, wrote those instructions like a good attorney. Beyond that we are on the same page.
Regards,
Tom
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