The Life of Buffalo Bill · Character
Thomas Duncan
A brevet brigadier general commanding frontier troops, one of the officers whose expeditions Cody's scouting and hunting kept supplied and informed.
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Also known as Brevet Brigadier General Thomas Duncan, General Duncan
First appearance: xxi a military expedition
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Commands an expedition to the Republican River country; known for his jovial nature and fondness for hunting.
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Duncan belongs to the roster of military men, alongside Sheridan, Carr, and Royal, under whom Cody served during the Indian campaigns of the 1860s and 1870s. As a commander he carries the weight of organizing…
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- Extended Frontier Network
- Frontier Antagonists and Allies
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