With the 3rd U.S. Cavalry at the Cimmarron crossing on the Santa Fe Trail, Kansas: July 3rd and 4th, 1867
Poem in two four-line stanzas. Type-signed at end: William Thornton Parker, M.D. Companion First Class, Order of Indian Wars. On volunteer picket service on the night of July 3rd, 1867. First Class Hospital Steward U.S. Army with rank of Sergeant of Ordinance, the highest non-commissioned officer at that time.
This item is originally hosted by Brown University. D-LORI only provides a preview of the record. Please visit Brown University Library to see the full record in context.