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General Sherman's Letter to His Son: A Visit to Fort Sill
Article recounts a letter sent from General William Sherman to his son detailing the events that occurred at Fort Sill and his attitudes towards the American Indian population. General Sherman and his troops were sent to the fort as additional protection for frontiersmen against hostiles that lived in the area.
Date:
Summer 1969
Creator:
Merrill, James M.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Death's First Visit to Old Faxon
Article describes the tragedy of the first deaths that struck Faxon, Oklahoma, a frontier town initially called "Slogan" when it was established. Albert S. Gilles, Sr. provides personal recollections and recounts the tale of the burial.
Date:
Autumn 1966
Creator:
Gilles, Albert S., Sr.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History