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The Diaries of John Gregory Bourke: Volume 4 covers Bourke's entries from July 3, 1880, to May 22, 1881. During this period, Bourke, serving as aide-de-camp to Brigadier General George Crook, provides detailed accounts of military life and operations on the western frontier. This volume delves into the political and managerial affairs in Crook’s Department of the Platte, highlighting the controversy surrounding the forced relocation of the Ponca Indians from their ancestral homeland along the Dakota-Nebraska line to a new reservation in the Indian Territory. Additionally, it showcases Bourke’s ethnological work under the auspices of the army and the Bureau of Ethnology, marking a significant phase in his career. The diaries offer invaluable insights into military strategies, Native American cultures, and the complexities of U.S. government policies during this era.

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