O. O. Howard Major General O. O. Howard George Varian
In 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant sent O.O. Howard, widely known as the "Christian general," as an ambassador of peace to the western Indian tribes. Famous Indians Chiefs I Have Known is Howard's account of his journey. He tells of his peace agreement with the great Apache chief Cochise; describes his pursuit of Joseph and the surrender of the Nez Perce chief, who became his friend; and provides a poignant glimpse of the defeated Apache war leader Geronimo, selling canes and autographs. Equally impressive are his portraits of Winnemucca of the Piutes, the Sioux chiefs Red Cloud and Sitting...
In 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant sent O.O. Howard, widely known as the "Christian general," as an ambassador of peace to the western Indian tribes....