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Post by "Hunk" Papa on Aug 7, 2007 16:10:20 GMT -6
Diane - Caddle could not have been 'sent for' to assist in either the Battle or to help with the wounded as the Yellowstone Depot was near the mouth of the Powder River approximately 150 miles away from the Battlefield. The Far West was at the LBH/Big Horn confluence until June 30th and did not reach the YD until July 4 (or 3) depending on the source you check. The Josephine left the YD on July 2 with supplies for Terry's command at Fort Pease. In neither case could Caddle have been transported to the Battlefield in time to fight. Some 7th Cavalry soldiers were detached with Terry/Gibbon but appear to have been mostly officers' servants etc., based on the Far West but as the Caddle family seem to have evidence that their ancestor was tending the wounded at the YD, it would seem clear that he was neither on board the Far West or at Fort Pease, which being close to 50 miles from the Battlefield obviates any possibility that anyone could have been sent for and ridden that distance in time to join the fight. As for you my Goddess, you are singing that siren song of yours again. How did it start the first time? Ah yes, I remember, "Just write a few words" but you know I can't resist that little silver tongue of yours!!
Hunk
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Post by Diane Merkel on Aug 7, 2007 22:19:33 GMT -6
Dearest Hunk,
I totally agree that such a call to arms for Caddle was impossible. The battle was over before anyone could have reached YD and, of course, who would the messenger have been? Families should be proud of their ancestors' military service for what it was, with no exaggerations necessary.
Keep those "few words" coming. They are always brilliant!
Your Goddess
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