Conflict on the Kansas Frontier: Treaties, Buffalo, and the Indian Depredation Claims

Send us a Text Message. We're excited to bring you a fascinating conversation with Jeff Broome, a renowned historian recognized globally for his contributions to Native American history. Jeff provides us with unparalleled insights into the Southern Plains tribes and their growing grievances due to the presence of White Settlers, as well as the complex causes of the war, including the discovery of gold in Colorado. Together, we explore the 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie on Horse Creek, which granted land to the Cheyenne and Arapahoe, and the impact of settlers following water courses from Casper, Wyoming, all the way down to Pueblo, Colorado.

Join us as we delve into the conflict on the Kansas frontier, examining how the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1851 predicted the buffalo population would be gone within twenty years, and how treaties like Fort Lyon and Little Arkansas allowed the Indians to continue to hunt the buffalo, sparking further clashes with homesteaders. Jeff Broome also outlines the Indian Depredation Claims process and how they offer unique insights into the actions of Black Kettle, the Cheyenne leader. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning about the events that drew General Custer back into active service and the consequences of commercial farming in Kansas on the classic Plains Indian culture. Order Jeff Broome Books Here Support the Show. Return of the Great Hunters

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