On April 11, 1873, General Edward Canby was murdered by Modoc Indians. The word “murdered” is correct as he killed during peace negotiations, under a flag of truce, which is a crime under international law. Americans then were outraged about this, but General Beale (Truxtun’s father), at the risk of losing friends and his reputation, …

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