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expedition, tried to intercede, but with no success.
Terry had no field service against the Indians but had a brilliant Civil War record. He did not wish Crook, who had just been promoted to a brigadier-ship, to command the expedition; being older, and of higher rank, he was less likely to have the spirit and zeal of Custer. Since Custer had greater success in operations against the Indians than any other officer in the army, Terry desired him to take complete charge of the expedition against the hostile Sioux.
BLACK HILLS ELK. Few elk were actually seen though there was evidence of large numbers. No buffalo were seen, but there was an abundance of other game. Approximately 100 deer were killed in one day by members of the expedition, and in all, about 1000. General Custer is shown with one of the several elk bagged. Illingworth photo courtesy of the South Dakota Historical Society.