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September 25, 1877 Battle of Cow Creek

A couple of days after Ojibway Soldiers launched an attack on American Soldiers who landed at Cow Island, they launched another attack on those who commenced to follow Cow Creek towards Bear Paw Mountains. Ojibways were being forced to leave Blackfeet Reservation by 100's of American Soldiers led by General Miles. Historians claim a train of 15 wagons was going on its way north but we know better. A force of American Soldiers led by Major Guido Igles, was sent from Fort Benton to reinforce American Soldiers at Cow Island Landing. A larger American military force led by General Miles was south of Cow Island. They were responsible for forcing Ojibways to leave Blackfeet Reservation. After reaching Cow Island on Monday September 24, 1877, Igles led his soldiers north along Cow Creek looking for Ojibways to make certain they were leaving Blackfeet Reservation. Ojibways were yet in need of food and they decided to attack a wagon train carrying tons of food. They made off with much food then commenced going north. However, a small force of Ojibway Soldiers attacked Igleses small force to prevent them from regaining that food. Igles then called for a retreat back to Cow Island. Igles then sent couriers to General Miles letting him know about Ojibway movements. Miles was probably near Fort Benton. Casualties at this battle were also few. Two whites were killed and one wounded. Ojibway casualties were two wounded. Siege of Great Falls was yet going on.