Headquarters Military Division of the
Missouri, Chicago, October 1, 1879
General A.H. TERRY,
Saint Paul, Minn.:
Major Thornburgh’s command, three companies of cavalry and one of infantry, were attacked near the White River Ute Agency, Colorado. Thornburgh and ten men were killed, and about twenty soldiers and teamsters were wounded. The balance of the command is in a condition to hold out until the reinforcements ordered reach it. As the country is very mountainous, Crook will…