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A Cycle of the West · Character

Captain Howard Morton

A U.S. Army officer at Fort Phil Kearney.

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Also known as Morton yonder, Howard

First appearance: iv fort phil kearney

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MAMajor Andrew H…RNRoman NoseHGHugh GlassMOMooersCJChief JosephCHCaptain Howard Morton

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  • Major Figures of the Indian Wars
  • Ashley Expedition Members
  • Key Figures in Conflict

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