In an otherwise very informative article on the Ft. Steadman
assualt, I noted one inconsistency that I thought I’d bring to your
attention. The article mentioned: Major Ed Buckbee of the 1st
Minnesota Sharpshooters; when the correct identity of the
regiment should be the First (Regiment) Michigan
Sharpshooters. This regiment fielded Co. ‘K’ which was composed
of Odawah and Chippewa men from the Isabella reservation, and
Leelanau and Emmet counties.

For readers wishing to learn more about the Michigan
Sharpshooters I would recommend the excellent book ; These
Men Have Seen Hard Service (the only regimental history of the
1st Mi SS) by author Ray Herek, and published by the Wayne
State University Press.

WES