The American Indian as Participant in the Civil War
by Annie Heloise Abel, Ph.D.
403 pgs.
Annie Heloise Abel was born in Sussex, England in 1873 and emigrated to the United States when she was twelve. She She was one of the first thirty women in the United States to earn a PhD in history and was among the earliest professional historians to study he American Indian. One of the ablest historians of her day, Abel was an expert on the history of British and American Indian policies.
"The American Indian as Participant in the Civil War" delves into a lesser-explored aspect of American history, shedding light on the significant but often overlooked role of Native Americans during the Civil War. Abel meticulously examines the diverse contributions of various Native American tribes and individuals, highlighting their involvement as warriors, scouts, diplomats, and laborers on both the Union and Confederate sides. Through detailed research and compelling narratives, the book challenges conventional perceptions of Native Americans' passive role in the conflict, presenting them as active participants who navigated complex political and social landscapes to defend their lands, cultures, and rights. With scholarly rigor and sensitivity, Abel offers a nuanced portrayal of Native American experiences during this tumultuous period, enriching our understanding of the Civil War's multifaceted dimensions and its impact on Indigenous communities
Contents
I THE BATTLE OF PEA RIDGE, OR ELKHORN AND ITS MORE IMMEDIATE EFFECTS 13
II LANE'S BRIGADE AND THE INCEPTION OF THE INDIAN 37
III THE INDIAN REFUGEES IN SOUTHERN KANSAS 79
IV THE ORGANIZATION OF THE FIRST INDIAN EXPEDITION 91
V THE MARCH TO TAHLEQUAH AND THE RETROGRADE MOVEMENT OF THE "WHITE AUXILIARY" 125
VI GENERAL PIKE IN CONTROVERSY WITH GENERAL HINDMAN 147
VII ORGANIZATION OF THE ARKANSAS AND RED RIVER SUPERINTENDENCY 171
VIII THE RETIREMENT OF GENERAL PIKE 185
IX THE REMOVAL OF THE REFUGEES TO THE SAC AND FOX AGENCY 203
X NEGOTIATIONS WITH UNION INDIANS 221
XI INDIAN TERRITORY IN 1863, JANUARY TO JUNE INCLUSIVE 243
XII INDIAN TERRITORY IN 1863, JULY TO DECEMBER INCLUSIVE 283
XIII ASPECTS, CHIEFLY MILITARY, 1864-1865 313
APPENDIX 337
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY 353
INDEX 369
Other Works
Her master's thesis: Abel, Annie Heloise (1903). Indian Reservations in Kansas and the Extinguishment of their Title. Library Reprints, Incorporated. ISBN 9780722248959.
Her doctoral dissertation: Abel, Annie Heloise (1908). The History of Events Resulting in Indian Consolidation West of the Mississippi River.
Abel, Annie Heloise (1992). The American Indian as Slaveholder and Secessionist. U of Nebraska Press. ISBN 0803259204.
Abel, Annie Heloise (1992). The American Indian in the Civil War, 1862-1865. U of Nebraska Press. ISBN 0803259190.
Abel, Annie Heloise (1993). The American Indian and the End of the Confederacy, 1863-1866. U of Nebraska Press. ISBN 0803259212.
Chardon's journal at Fort Clark, 1834-1839;
