Gen. William T. Sherman
General of the U.S. Army
When Howard crossed the Bitterroot Mountains he left the Columbia department for which he was responsible. His immediate superior was General McDowell who was in charge of the Division of the Pacific.
Howard was told to pay no attention to divisional boundaries and to follow the Nez Perce until they are defeated or driven out of the country. |
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General McDowell |