Kelley, Luther S.

1898-1899

Major General Miles recommends that he is “one of the most experienced guides and frontiersmen in the military service” should be employed to go with Capt. Abercrombie, “as his experience in Alaska, and especially his knowledge of Indian character and success in his dealings with them, would render his presence exceedingly useful.” Letter, 3/17/98 to the Acting Secretary of War, Office of the Secretary of the Army 1667-16, NARA, RG 107, Entry 80; (Note: not clear that he did go).