# General E. A. Carr — The Life of Buffalo Bill character guide

> General E. A. Carr in The Life of Buffalo Bill by William F. Cody.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Carr, E. A. Carr, Brevet Major-General E. A. Carr, General Carr

**First appearance:** 0019-xvii-an-appointment

## Who they are

The Fifth Cavalry commander whose sober testimony vouches for Cody's scouting, anchoring the scout's fame in the disciplined record of army campaigns.

## In the story

### [Introductory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/chapters/introductory)

Commander of the Fifth Cavalry; provides a testimonial letter praising Cody's character, trailing ability, and service.

### [Scouting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/chapters/xviii-scouting)

Commands the expedition; trusts Cody's navigation; names a creek after Cody; orders pursuit of Native Americans.

### [A Tough Time](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/chapters/xix-a-tough-time)

Commands the expedition, relies on Cody to find Penrose's trail and manage the wagon train, and investigates the scout feud.

### [An Exciting Chase](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/chapters/xx-an-exciting-chase)

Assigns Cody to recover stolen government stock from Fort Lyon.

### [A Military Expedition](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/chapters/xxi-a-military-expedition)

Commands the Fifth Cavalry, orders reconnaissance and charge against the Indian village.

### [A Desperate Fight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/chapters/xxii-a-desperate-fight)

Commands the expedition, orders the charge at Summit Springs, and later receives commendations.

### [Administering Justice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/chapters/xxiii-administering-justice)

Receives captured war bonnets from Cody to present to General Augur's daughters.

### [Hunting Expedition](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/chapters/xxiv-hunting-expedition)

Commands the escort and is initially misled by the joke on McCarthy, but takes it in good humor.

### [I Return to the Plains](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/chapters/xxx-i-return-to-the-plains)

Old commander of the Fifth Cavalry who secures Buffalo Bill as his guide and chief of scouts.

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