If the battle of the Clearwater is considered as the start and the surrender at Bear Paw Mountain as the finish, General Howard and I were the only two persons who were in the Nez Perce campaign ...

Gen. BUCKNER said, "Then, gentlemen, I suppose the surrender will devolve on me." Gen. FLOYD, addressing BUCKNER, said; "General, if you are put in command, will you allow me to take out my brigade?" ...