erinary Surgeon Going, first cavalry (who was drowned), in order to carry dispatches to the department commander at Fort Lapwai. Again he displayed especial gallantry and daring in the skirmish with Looking-Glass's band of hostiles on the south fork of the Clearwater, Idaho, June 30, 1877, advancing alone into the enemy's camp and endeavoring to seize the chief. Again he showed remarkable boldness in endeavoring to check the advance of the entire Indian force, with but a handful of men, at Cottonwood, July 3, at which time he was killed in action, and every member of his detachment of ten soldiers and one citizen scout were slain fighting by his side.

Capt. RANDOLPH NORWOOD, Second Cavalry.-The bravery and gallantry of this officer during the affair at Camas Meadows were very marked. He maneuvered his company with coolness and skill, holding in check a superior force of the enemy, and inflicted upon them considerable loss.

Capt. WILLIAM F. SPURGIN, Twenty-first Infantry.-This officer performed important duty, first at the depot in Lewiston, and afterwards on the field in command of the Pioneer Company. His work in clearing the obstructed trails through the forests, and in making roads practicable for his bridge, wagons, and other impedimenta, over precipitous heights and yawning ravines, was often arduous in the extreme, and accomplished with extraordinary quickness. His labors were of such a character as to call forth energy, determination and the skillful adaptation of the means to the end. All these qualities he displayed in a high degree, and succeeded in instilling the same into those under his command.

Capt. JENKINS A. FITZGERALD, Assistant Surgeon; First Lieut. WILLIAM R. HALL, Assistant Surgeon; First Lieut. WILLIAM L. NEWLANDS, Assistant Surgeon.-These medical officers served during the campaign with the troops in the field. In their care of the wounded on the battle-field, and of the sick during the long marches, they displayed the highest qualities of their corps-professional skill and devotion to duty. Their services were often rendered under trying circumstances; under the fire of the enemy, as well as after forced marches of extraordinary length and fatigue. This was noticably the case in Assistant Surgeon Fitzgerald's march, in company with Surgeon Alexander, to the relief of the wounded after the battle of the Big Hole, Montana. Capt. JOEL G. TRIMBLE, First Cavalry, is mentioned for gallantry in action at the battle of the Clearwater, the 11th and 12th of July.

Capt. WILLIAM H. WINTERS, First Cavalry, at the battle of the Clearwater, July 11 and 12. This officer's conduct was brave and gallant. Capt. Evan Miles says in his report: "Captain Winters, with his company, and Lieutenant Forse, served under my command from about 4 p. m., on the 11th, until the evening of the 12th of July. These officers were cool and brave, carrying out my orders with promptness." During a charge their conduct was most satisfactory.

Maj. EDWIN C. MASON, Twenty-first Infantry, acting assistant inspector-general of the department. It is a great satisfaction to me to call special attention to the efficiency of Maj. E. C. Mason, Twenty-first Infantry, inspector-general of the department. He joined me at the first crossing of the Salmon River, helped me in every possible way in directing operations, and was ever in readiness for work, night and day, to the close of the campaign. At the battle of the Clearwater he even anticipated my orders and brought up a battalion in the nick of time. He commanded an armed reconnaissance to the Wey-ipe of cavalry and volunteers, and brought back the desired information after a slight skirmish. When I took the advance with a detachment, as was sometimes the case, Major Mason commanded the main line in my name; for example, in bringing up the troops at Gibbon's battle-field and also in pressing forward the entire reserve north of the Missouri toward Colonel Miles's battle-field, near Bear Paw Mountain, till halted by my orders. In brief, in all the rugged campaign, filled with toil and danger, this officer did his whole duty in an intelligent, cheerful, and persistent manner, so as to entitle him to my complete confidence and warm esteem. First Lieut. MELVILLE C. WILKINSON, Third Infantry, aid-de-camp, served during the campaign in Idaho in immediate charge of the adjutant-general's office. The arduous duties incident to this position were discharged with fidelity and zeal. Afterwards, when detached under special instructions with the left column, he rendered equally good service. At the time of the ontbreak of hostilities, June 15, 1877, he made an extraordinary journey to Walla Walla, carrying dispatches. His duties as aide-de-camp brought him under fire repeatedly during the battle of the Clearwater, July 11 and 12, 1877, and at the skirmish at Kamiah, July 13, when he brought the Gatling gun into position. His gallantry and bravery during these engagements were noticeable.

First Lient. ROBERT H. FLETCHER, Twenty-first Infantry, acting aid-de-camp, in charge of scouts and couriers.-This officer served on the staff from the beginning to the close of the campaign. He rendered at all times valuable service, upon several occasions making successful scouts under circumstances calling for courage, endurance, and intelligence.

Second Lieut. CHARLES E. S. WOOD, Twenty-first Infantry.-This officer served with his company during the campaign in Idaho, including the battle of the Clearwater,

July 11 and 12. During that engagement his conduct under fire was excellent. From the Clearwater to the close of the war he served on the staff as acting aide-de-camp and acting assistant adjutant-general. Intelligent and capable, he discharged his duties at all times in a satisfactory manner. He accompanied me with a small escort from the Missouri River to Bear Paw Mountains, the place of Joseph's surrender.

Second Lieut. GUY HOWARD, Twelfth Infantry.-This officer served with his company and afterwards as acting aide-de-camp, from the Clearwater, to the close of the campaign. Special Orders No. 171, headquarters Department of the Columbia, November 20, 1877, relieving him from staff duty, say: "The department commander takes this occasion to commend Lieutenant Howard for fearlessness in danger, fidelity to duty, and uncomplaining endurance of hardships during the campaign against the hostile Nez Percés." He accompanied me with a small escort from the Missouri River to the Bear Paw Mountains, the last battle-field of the campaign.

Surgeon CHARLES T. ALEXANDER, United States Aimy.-This officer served as chief medical officer during the entire campaign. I referred to his services in a late communication to the Surgeon-General. I used the following language: "Surgeon Alexander has given complete satisfaction during his recent service with the department commander in the field; he has labored hard; has given his personal attention to the sick and the wounded at every battle; and has also attended specially to the clothing, comfort, and general welfare of the troops at all times."

Maj. GEORGE H. WEEKS, quartermaster United States Army, chief quartermaster in the field, joined me at the battle of the Clearwater, and continued to do effective service in bringing order out of the confusion incident to the hasty collection of transportation and supplies at the beginning of the Indian outbreak. The promptitude and thoroughness with which he continued to perform his duties as quartermaster to the close of the campaign entitle him to the confidence of the government in any emer

gency.

Capt. LAWRENCE S. BABBITT, Ordnance Corps, chief ordnance officer of the department.-This officer rendered valuable service in the field, and at the depot in Lewiston, Idaho. At the battle of the Clearwater, July 11 and 12, he acted as one of my aides-de-camp, having his horse shot under him while gallantly performing his duties under fire.

First Lieut. FRED. H. E. EBSTEIN, Twenty-first Infantry, regimental quartermaster.This officer relieved Maj. George H. Weeks of his duties in the field with the right column, July, 1877, and served on the staff until near the close of the campaign, when he was relieved by Special Field Orders No. 24, headquarters Department of the Columbia, in the field, September 25, 1877, and ordered to Fort Ellis and other places on public business. The order says: "The department commander takes this opportunity to express his satisfaction with the efficient manner in which Lieutenant Ebstein has discharged the duties of acting chief quartermaster of the expedition."

First Lieut. PETER LEARY, Jr., Fourth Artillery, discharged the duties of chief commissary officer to the forces in the field operating under my immediate command during the entire campaign. He was always active and energetic, giving his entire attention to his important duties, and deserves commendation for the very satisfactory manner in which they were performed.

First Lieut. JOHN Q. ADAMS, First Cavalry; First Lieut. CHARLES C. CRESSON, First Cavalry, specially commended for gallantry at the skirmish of Camas Prairie by Maj. George B. Sanford.

First Lieut. EDWIN H. SHELTON, First Cavalry; Second Lieut. GEORGE S. HOYLE, First Cavalry; Second Lieut. CHARLES C. NORTON, First Cavalry; First Lieut. WILLIAM F. STEWART, adjutant to the artillery battalion, specially commended by Capt. M. P. Miller for gallantry and good conduct in the action of the Clear

water.

First Lieut. SIDNEY W. TAYLOR, Second Lieut. JAMES M. JONES, and Second Lieut. WILLIAM M. METCALFE, of the Fourth Artillery; First Lieut. CYRUS A. EARNEST, and Second Lieut. JAMES A. HUTTON, of the Eighth Infantry; First Lieut. HENRY H. PIERCE, Second Lieut. JOSEPH W. DUNCAN (adjutant of the infantry battalion during the battle of the Clearwater, July 11 and 12); Second Lieut. C. A. WILLIAMS (wounded in action, battle of the Clearwater, July 11, 1877); Second Lieut. EDWARD S. FARROW (succeeded Lieutenant Duncan as adjutant infantry battalion, conspicious for bravery and good conduct at the battle of the Clearwater, July 11 and 12), and Second Lieut. HARRY L. BAILEY, of the Twenty-first Infantry; First Lieut. HENRY M. BENSON, Seventh Infantry (serving with Captain Norwood's company, and wounded in the skirmish of Camas Meadows). These subalterns are commended for good conduct in action, patient endurance of the hardships of the campaign, and the faithful performance of duty under all circumstances.

The following non-commissioned officers and privates have been specially commended by their company and battalion commanders for good conduct during the campaign and for gallantry in action:

Company C, Twenty-first Infantry.-First Sergeant HENRY V. RICHIT; Sergeant