The Life of Buffalo Bill · Character
General Ord
A Union general commanding Western departments, he belongs to the chain of military authority that summons scouts like Cody into the hard campaigns of the frontier.
supporting
First appearance: xxi a military expedition
As a supporting figure in The Life of Buffalo Bill, General Ord is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Offers Cody a commission in the regular army during a ride to Fort McPherson.
General Ord first appears in 0023 xxi a military expedition.
In Sightseeing: Offers Cody a commission in the regular army during a ride to Fort McPherson.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See General Ord in xxi a military expedition