Drake, John M., 1830-1913. --United States. Army. Cavalry.-Oregon. --Shoshoni Indians-Wars. --Indians of North America-Wars-Oregon.
Biographical information and a handwritten journal dealing with the Indian campaign in Eastern Oregon in 1864. Also includes one essay about the Oregon Cavalry.
Militias; Military training; Military uniforms; Military personnel; Military life; Military camps; Bicycles & tricycles; Canteens (Wartime, emergency, etc.); Advertising;
A group of soldiers taking a break for soft drinks at a canteen.