Smith, Todd 2015-04-23
Todd Smith gives a presentation of his current research on the Battle of Blanco Canyon. This was recorded in order to document his work and perhaps turn it into an article or book in the future
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Todd Smith
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Date: April 23, 2015
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Monte Monroe
Length: 01:52:54
Abstract
Discussion of location of interest, Blanco Canyon, Documented expeditions through Blanco, Fourth Cavalry, Narrative of battle, lead-up to battle proper, Post-Wagon Train Massacre, Mackenzie’s mission, Comanche night attack on Fourth Cavalry described, Smith describes a possible map of the battlefield, Initial evidence available to investigators, Location of grave relative to the crossing, Smith on "the research side", Mount Cooper, final statements of Max and Gregg, Discovery of the two maps made, The "Holy Grail": Mackenzie's map and itinerary, Physically investigating the battlefield, Artifacts discovered at site, Remington pistol evidence, Finding the body of Leander Gregg, Biography of Leander Gregg
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