# General Merritt — The Life of Buffalo Bill character guide

> General Merritt in The Life of Buffalo Bill by William F. Cody.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Merritt

**First appearance:** 0023-xxi-a-military-expedition

## Who they are

A cavalry general whose command depends on Cody's scouting, and whose campaigns test the scout's nerve and judgment.

## In the story

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

Listed among the military officers Cody served under as scout and guide.

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

Takes command of the Fifth Cavalry and leads the operation to intercept Cheyenne warriors at War-Bonnet Creek.

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