In 1876 and 1877, Captain W.
Originally written in 1884 for use by the Unit.
The scouts patiently taught Clark the Sign system, which he patiently recorded in this book.
They made requests, relayed information, and told stories with their hands, communicating in a Language indispensable for quick understanding between Indians of different tribes.
Clark commanded a detachment of Indian scouts-including Pawnees, Shoshones, Arapahoes, Cheyennes, Crows, and Sioux-who conversed in Sign language.
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In 1876 and 1877, Captain W