tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5326223780463850836.post4588501380920048679..comments2023-10-11T09:12:39.054-05:00Comments on The Trans-Mississippian: Off the Beaten TrackJane Johanssonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11723064098756475302noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5326223780463850836.post-26449320765539029462014-08-20T08:33:29.944-05:002014-08-20T08:33:29.944-05:00So glad that you found my blog. Hope that you find...So glad that you found my blog. Hope that you find other postings of interest!Jane Johanssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11723064098756475302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5326223780463850836.post-45775074116991258362012-01-06T16:45:55.002-06:002012-01-06T16:45:55.002-06:00Mmmm, I had forgotten about Ely Parker, and I appr...Mmmm, I had forgotten about Ely Parker, and I appreciate you reminding me of him. I suppose it is more accurate to say that Watie was the only Indian to receive a regular commission as a general during the war. <br /><br />Yes, next time you're in Springdale, you should take some time to go over to the Polson Cemetery. Since my visit to the cemetery, I have mentioned the trip to several people in this area. As a history professor, I really shouldn't be surprised at this, but...few of these folks even know about Stand Watie.Jane Johanssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11723064098756475302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5326223780463850836.post-22379149319528273202012-01-03T17:47:39.809-06:002012-01-03T17:47:39.809-06:00Thanks for posting photos of Watie's grave. I ...Thanks for posting photos of Watie's grave. I didn't realize it was so far up in the northeastern part of the state. When I get around to visiting my brother in Springdale, AR, I'll plan on making a side trip. <br /><br />One little "technicality" just for the fun of it -- Ely Parker, Grant's 3/4 Seneca military secretary -- was breveted Brig. General to date from April 9 (surrender date), so one could argue that there were two Indians to rise to the rank of General during the war.dwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01748726942956990159noreply@blogger.com