Eleven Years in the Rocky Mountains and Life on the Frontier Also a History of the Sioux War, and a Life of Gen. George A. Custer with Full Account of His Last Battle

CHAPTER XXXIII.

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The Call to Arms--Meetings and Speeches--Ways and Means of Defence--The first Regiment of Oregon Riflemen--Messenger to the Governor of California--Meek Chosen Messenger to the President of the United States--He Proceeds to the Dalles--The Army Marches to Waiilatpu--A Skirmish with the Des Chutes--Burial of the Victims--Meek Escorted to the Blue Mountains, 362